Diwali

Significance and History

During the festival of Diwali, people light up their homes and commercial outlets. Lord Ganesh is worshipped for prosperity and welfare whereas Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wisdom and wealth. The festival usually falls in the months of November or October and is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama from 14 years of exile. In many parts of the country, the festival is celebrated for five consecutive days. Undoubtedly, it is the most famous Indian festival, which is regarded as a celebration of life. In a few parts of the country, the festival denotes the beginning of the New Year. Deepavali is a five-day festival that goes as mentioned below:

• The first day denotes the arrival of the new financial year for most Indian businesses. The business class worships Goddess Lakshmi for wealth.
• The second day is the day of cleansing. People take oil baths and wear new clothes.
• The third day is the day of the new moon. It is the official day of the Deepavali holiday.
• The fourth day is the Kartika Shudda Padyami.
• The fifth day, the final day of the festival, denotes the love between sisters and brothers.

Why do People Celebrate Diwali? :

• As mentioned earlier, the celebration of the festival lasts for up to five days. Houses and shops will be cleaned and decorated with small clay lamps lit with oil or with electric lights. People exchange sweets. Fairs will be organised in many villages and towns.
• The festival is celebrated on different dates in various regions of the country since traditional lunar calendars may be interpreted in various ways. For instance, in Tamil Nadu, people celebrate Deepavali in Aippasi, a Tamil month.

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  • List of Puja to be Performed During Diwali

    Dhanteras – On the occasion of Dhanteras, people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber. Apart from this, it is also considered to be auspicious if you purchase gold, silver or any other metal on this day.

    Choti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi – As per Hindu mythology, it is believed that on this day, Lord Krishna fought with Narakasura and killed him.

    Diwali  – On this day, people perform Lakshmi Puja at their home. On this day, the main Diwali festival takes place, and after killing Ravana, Lord Rama made his way back to Ayodhya. The goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, is welcomed by the people because she is thought to bestow luck and prosperity.

    Govardhan Puja – A Day after Diwali, people celebrate Govardhan Puja, a day dedicated to worshipping Lord Krishna. People believe that Lord Krishna lifted the mountain known as “Govardhan” to protect the citizens of Mathura from Lord Indra.

    Bhai Dooj – On Bhai Dooj, people celebrate the strong bond between brothers and sisters. Similar to Raksha Bandhan, it is observed on the second day of the lunar calendar’s Shukla Paksha.

Join us at Krushna Dham Delaware this Diwali to seek blessings for an abundant and prosperous year ahead, through divine grace and community spirit.