Deepavali or
Diwali is one of the major festivals of Hindus which is celebrated in grandiose
manner throughout India for five days. The word Diwali festival literally translates
to “a row of lamps” and lighting clay lamps filled with oil is significant in
this festival. Lighting lamps signify the victory of good over evil.
Five Days of Diwali:
1.
Dhanteras:
Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Indian financial year and proprietors hold
pujas for the God of wealth.
2.
Narka
Chaturdasi: It was on this day that goddess Kali defeated the demon Narka,
freeing the world from his malice. This day is celebrated to commemorate the
victory of goddess Kali over the demon Narka.
3.
Lakshmi
Pujan: Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and success is worshipped on
this day so that she can shower her blessings on her followers throughout the
year.
4.
Bali
Padyami: On this day, king Bali was banished to the nether world by lord
Vishnu. This day is celebrated to commemorate lord Vishnu’s victory.
5.
Bhaubeej:
On this day sisters pray for their brothers’ long life and apply a ceremonial
“Tilak” on their brothers’ forehead, just as Subhadra applied tilak on her
brother lord Krishna’s forehead after he defeated the demon Narkasur.
These
five days of the festival of lights help us by bringing us close to each other,
irrespective of caste or creed. This
festival ignites in us an awareness of inner light and a feeling of oneness.
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