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Diwali
(Deepavali) - October 31 , 2024
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Diwali
(Divali) or Deepavali is popularly known
as "the Festival
of Lights," (Feast of Light)
and the word meaning of Diwali is row
or cluster of lights. It symbolises the
victory of good over evil, and the lamps
are lit as a sign of celebration and hope
for mankind. The festival is celebrated
by young and old, rich and poor, throughout
the India to dispel darkness and light
up their lives. It also symbolizes unity
in diversity of the country as
every state celebrates it in its own special
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Diwali takes place in the month
of "Karthika" (October/November),
and marks both a new moon and a
new year. The celebration of the
four-day commences on Aswayuja
Bahula Chaturdasi and concludes
on Kartika
Shudda Vijiya. It honors
Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and
good fortune and consort of Vishnu.
It is celebrated with worship, ceremonial
displays of lights, and fireworks
to chase away the spirits of the
deceased. It is also a time for
financial stocktaking as well as
for the exchange of gifts. The rich
merchant communities of western
India celebrate this festival in
great style and throughout India
all traders open new account books
for the coming year on this day.
The festival is also celebrated
by Sikhs, although for different
reasons from those outlined above.
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Distributing
various Diwali gifts
& presents adds to the festive
mood of Diwali. These gifts might be just
wishing your beloveds with Diwali
e-cards & E-greetings or sending
sweets and other eatables or valuables.
Worshippers in Kathmandu, Nepal, celebrate
the festival of Diwali in the traditional
manner, with lavish displays of fireworks
and brightly shining lanterns.
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