DIWALI: THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND PROSPERITY

 

Diwali is one of the greatest and most glorious festivals celebrated in Indiait is also one of the most popular festivals, celebrated among Hindus. Diwali is also known as ‘Deepavali’ in some parts of India, which when translated, literally means ‘a string of lights’. The origins of this festival go back into ancient Hindu mythology, when Lord Rama returned back to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile in a jungle, during this he fought with Ravana and emerged victoriously.







 It is also a common belief that Goddess Lakshmi visits people’s homes on Diwali night and blesses them with wealth and prosperity. Preparations for Diwali start a few days prior. Houses and shops are cleaned, whitewashed and renovated for this auspicious celebration. People go shopping for new clothes, ornaments, lights, diyas, sweets, etc. There is excitement in the air. Families spend time with each other while having some good food "Pakwaan" and exchanging box of sweets. Whole India is lightened up with such lights and houses are decorated. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. If we talk about some fact then on the day of Diwali the festival occurs on a no-moon light it also celebrates the birth of Lakshmi the goddess of Wealth. People dress up in new and bright clothes and ornaments, irrespective of whether they are young or old, or rich or poor. Women and girls design colorful rangolis on the floor. Fairy lights, candles and diyas are decorated all over the house-in rooms, balconies and gardens, which light up the house from outside and from within. Delicious sweets such as ‘jalebis’ , ‘gulab jamuns’,and ‘halwa’ are made and good wishes are exchanged among friends and family. Everyone is in a joyful spirit and in a mood for merrymaking.

--Megha Gupta

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