Diwali (also known as Deepavali) is undoubtedly amongst one of the biggest and brightest festivals of Hindus celebrated throughout. In Deepavali, ‘Deep’ signifies light and ‘Avali’ signifies a row of lights; hence, it is usually called as ‘Festival Of Lights’. It is celebrated twenty one days from Dusshera. On the eve of Diwali, people light lamps (Diyas) and place them all around their homes.
Significance:
On Diwali, every home is lit with a lamp. But, most of us are not aware of the fact of lighting lamps and its significance. Each and every ritual of Diwali has an important significance and a reason behind it. Lighting a lamp and using fire-crackers too has a logical reason to tell us.
The ultimate truth about light is that it is the prime reason which helps us to see things around us. Almost every civilization has accepted the importance of light as one of the best bounties gifted by God to mankind.
Light signifies positivity & knowledge while darkness signifies ignorance. Hence, lighting a lamp means removal of ignorance & welcoming knowledge, destruction of evil in hearts, greed, sufferings, envy, violence, and negativity. Lighting a lamp, lights the lives of people alongwith indicating happiness ahead.
Legends:
There are many legends connected to Diwali, some are:
Lord Rama’s Return To Ayodhya
Lord Rama even today is remembered as the idol of truth, personification of morality, and an ideal son & husband. But, most importantly, he was an ideal King. Lord Rama had a war with Ravana and was victorious.
After the war Rama, Sita & Laxman returned to Ayodhya. They were returning after their exile. The night on which they returned was No Moon Night and to welcome their dear prince the people of Ayodhya lit each and every house with earthen lamps.
Till date this custom is followed by people by lighting lamp on Diwali night to ward of darkness from their life.
Appearance Of Goddess Lakshmi
Lakshmi is considered the Goddess of wealth, as per the Hindu mythology. People worship Goddess Lakshmi on the eve of Diwali. The reason behind paying reverence to Lakshmi Devi on Diwali is a story of obtaining Amrit (immortal nectar) after churning mount Mandara. While churning Mount Mandara, Goddess Lakshmi appeared from it. She chose Lord Vishnu as her husband. Since then, it is believed that whenever Lord Vishnu comes down on earth as an Avatar, he is always accompanied by Lakshmi.
Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on Diwali, as she symbolizes good luck. She is believed to be the Goddess of prosperity, health, beauty, peace, strength, and most importantly, wealth.
Celebration:
Diwali is celebrated grandly with wearing new clothes, eating good food delicacies, drawing rangolis and bursting crackers.
Hetvi Astro & Vastu Consultant wishes all a Happy Diwali
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