Diwali is a 5 day festival, celebrated to mark the triumph of good over evil. It is come every yearduring mid-October to mid-November. it is a festival which is celebrated all over the world. Diwali is a festival that is celebrated by many religions as hindus , Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Whatever your faith, you can join in the festivity that is "The Festival of Lights".
There are 10 steps to enjoy this festival by knowing importance of all the days during DIWALI.
Step1:
what Diwali is. Diwali is also known as Deepavali. This is a festival of lights. The reasons behind celebrating Diwali is differ. Diwali mainly consists of five days celebrations .
The thirteenth day from Poornima (Full Moon) (Dhantrayodashi or Dhanteras). This is the first day of Diwali. "Dhan" means "wealth" and teras means thirteenth day. This day goddess Lakshmi is worshipped , the Goddess of Wealth.
The second day (Chhoti Diwali or Narak chaturdashi). Hindus believe that this is the day Lord Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasur, freeing the world from fear.
On third day , The new moon day (Diwali / Lakshmi puja / Lakshmipujan) of the dark fortnight of Ashwin. This is the important day of Diwali, and the most significant day. This day people welcomed the Goddess Lakshmi. Gifts and sweets are exchanged on this day to strengthen bonds of love between family and friends. Firecrackers are let off .
The fourth day of the bright night of Kartik (Balipratipada / Padiwa / Govardhan puja / Varshapratipada). That day Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Parvat to protect the Gokul people from Indra's wrath and King Vikramaditya was crowned.
The fifth and final day of the Diwali Festival (Bhai Dooj / Bhaiya Dooj) , brothers and sisters renew sibling love . Sisters applying the red tilak on the forehead of their brothers and praying for their long life, while brothers bless their sisters and provide gifts of love.
Step 2:
Go shopping. It is customary to buy utensils and ornaments on the first day of Diwali.
Clean the house and business premises thoroughly before the first Diwali day, or the Dhanteras. Draw or paste small footprints using rice flour and vermillion powder over your house; this is a way of indicating that you're awaiting the arrival of the Goddess.
Step 3:
Make the entrance way to your home or business colourful using the traditional Rangoli designs. Make different types of Rangoli or There are also ready-made Rangolis available. This is a joyful way to welcome the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity.
Step 4:
Light lamps every night during the festival. In the evening, light up small oil lamps (called "diyas") and place them around the home. Turn all the lights on and light some candles. The lamps symbolize knowledge , it fights off darkness and ignorance.
Step 5:
Light some firecrackers and fireworks. These are a common part of Diwali, used to symbolize warding off evil from your surroundings. They are usually set off in greatest numbers on the actual day of Diwali (the third day). we should be careful and follow all safety precautions associated with using firecrackers.
Step 6:
Wear new clothes and jewels . woman wear sari, the traditional Indian dress , also wear a salwar-kurta . Men normally wear kurtas, the national clothes for Indian men.
Step 7:
Make sweets, snacks, and savouries. These are traditional offerings for Diwali. Some ideas include , Indian Sweets and Desserts.
Step 8:
There aren't any set dishes, so the choices can be varied but it is important to include sweets, as Diwali is about sweets. people also can make at their homes .
Step 9:
Perform a "Lakshmi pooja". This is a ritual performed on Diwali day (the third day) in order to seek divine blessings from the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi. It consists of an elaborate ritual using grains, leaves, coins, and idols to prepare a ceremony.
During this ritual, you can invoke the Goddess by reciting the Vedic mantras or by thinking of her being showered with GOLD coins with two elephants standing one each side of her as you chant her name. Offerings are made and at the end, the aarti is performed quietly and a peaceful atmosphere should accompany the entire ritual.
Step 10:
Play games. Games are a part of the Diwali Festival, including Rummy, charades, pass the parcel, musical chairs, scavenger hunt, hide and seek, etc. It's not just for kids but for everyone!
Wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous Diwali.
There are 10 steps to enjoy this festival by knowing importance of all the days during DIWALI.
Step1:
what Diwali is. Diwali is also known as Deepavali. This is a festival of lights. The reasons behind celebrating Diwali is differ. Diwali mainly consists of five days celebrations .
The thirteenth day from Poornima (Full Moon) (Dhantrayodashi or Dhanteras). This is the first day of Diwali. "Dhan" means "wealth" and teras means thirteenth day. This day goddess Lakshmi is worshipped , the Goddess of Wealth.
On third day , The new moon day (Diwali / Lakshmi puja / Lakshmipujan) of the dark fortnight of Ashwin. This is the important day of Diwali, and the most significant day. This day people welcomed the Goddess Lakshmi. Gifts and sweets are exchanged on this day to strengthen bonds of love between family and friends. Firecrackers are let off .
The fourth day of the bright night of Kartik (Balipratipada / Padiwa / Govardhan puja / Varshapratipada). That day Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Parvat to protect the Gokul people from Indra's wrath and King Vikramaditya was crowned.
The fifth and final day of the Diwali Festival (Bhai Dooj / Bhaiya Dooj) , brothers and sisters renew sibling love . Sisters applying the red tilak on the forehead of their brothers and praying for their long life, while brothers bless their sisters and provide gifts of love.
Step 2:
Go shopping. It is customary to buy utensils and ornaments on the first day of Diwali.
Clean the house and business premises thoroughly before the first Diwali day, or the Dhanteras. Draw or paste small footprints using rice flour and vermillion powder over your house; this is a way of indicating that you're awaiting the arrival of the Goddess.
Step 3:
Make the entrance way to your home or business colourful using the traditional Rangoli designs. Make different types of Rangoli or There are also ready-made Rangolis available. This is a joyful way to welcome the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity.
Step 4:
Light lamps every night during the festival. In the evening, light up small oil lamps (called "diyas") and place them around the home. Turn all the lights on and light some candles. The lamps symbolize knowledge , it fights off darkness and ignorance.
Step 5:
Light some firecrackers and fireworks. These are a common part of Diwali, used to symbolize warding off evil from your surroundings. They are usually set off in greatest numbers on the actual day of Diwali (the third day). we should be careful and follow all safety precautions associated with using firecrackers.
Step 6:
Wear new clothes and jewels . woman wear sari, the traditional Indian dress , also wear a salwar-kurta . Men normally wear kurtas, the national clothes for Indian men.
Step 7:
Make sweets, snacks, and savouries. These are traditional offerings for Diwali. Some ideas include , Indian Sweets and Desserts.
Step 8:
There aren't any set dishes, so the choices can be varied but it is important to include sweets, as Diwali is about sweets. people also can make at their homes .
Step 9:
Perform a "Lakshmi pooja". This is a ritual performed on Diwali day (the third day) in order to seek divine blessings from the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi. It consists of an elaborate ritual using grains, leaves, coins, and idols to prepare a ceremony.
During this ritual, you can invoke the Goddess by reciting the Vedic mantras or by thinking of her being showered with GOLD coins with two elephants standing one each side of her as you chant her name. Offerings are made and at the end, the aarti is performed quietly and a peaceful atmosphere should accompany the entire ritual.
Step 10:
Play games. Games are a part of the Diwali Festival, including Rummy, charades, pass the parcel, musical chairs, scavenger hunt, hide and seek, etc. It's not just for kids but for everyone!
Wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous Diwali.
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