Glorious Diwali

Diwali History:

There are a lot of interesting legends associated with the origin and history of Diwali. Legends of Deepawali festival mainly consists of stories plucked from the religious scriptures Hindus. One thing common to these stories is that they all end up with the message that good always triumphs over evil. Well, in this article, we will give you information on Diwali story. Read more about the history of Diwali.

Legend of Rama and Sita:

Lord Rama was asked to leave the kingdom Ayodhya with his wife Sita and younger brother Lakshman to his father Dashratha who was king of Ayodhya. Lord Rama returned home after completion of 14 years of exile. Lord Rama defeated Ravana, the demon of Lanka and protected people from the clutches of this evil spirit. When he came home after his victory, he received a warm welcome by people of Ayodhya. The day was observed as an occasion to celebrate the victory of Rama over Ravana, thus the truth triumph over evil.

Legend of King Bali and Vamana Avatar:

The story revolves around the name of the king Bali, who was very generous. When it came to some of the gods, went to meet Lord Vishnu and requested him to keep a track of the king's power. At the request of several Gods, Lord Vishnu visited the earth, disguised in the form of a dwarf priest named Vamana. Dwarf met the king and said that he is the ruler of the three distinctive worlds: earth, sky and the world below the clouds. Vamana asked him to give him the space he can cover in three steps. The king laughed, thinking that a dwarf would hardly be able to cover every room, and he agreed to his request. It was then that the dwarf was transformed into Vishnu and his three step covered the whole earth, sky and universe. As a result, became king in view of the part of the world below the clouds.

Legend of Narkasur and Lord Krishna:

The story is about Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who succeeded in defeating the demon Narkasur. Narkasur had created havoc, creating fear in people's heads. He would abduct beautiful women and forcefully make them live with him. Lord Vishnu heard screams from the victims and appeared in the form of Lord Krishna and fought with the devil Narkasur and finally succeeded in freeing women from the clutches of the monster Narkasur. It is a fantastic story that speaks of good triumph over evil.

Legend of Krishna and the Mountain:

Long back in the village of Gokula, it happened that people offered prayers to Lord Indra, who was believed to send the rain and make crops grow. It was at this time that Lord Krishna came and asked people to pray Mount Govardhan by mountains and land around it was quite fruitful. This made God angry Indra, and he brought a thunderstorm. This incident shocked people and went to Krishna for help. So, Lord Krishna lifted the mountain with his one finger, giving a sigh of relief that the people of Gokula village. It also paved the way for growing crops. This incident reminds Hindus to thank God for nature.

Diwali Celebrations:

Diwali, festival of lights, is celebrated in style throughout India. It is one of the most popular celebrations in the country to celebrate the glory and greatness. India is known for its Diwali festival celebration. The tendency to celebrate Deepawali is not new. Since time immemorial, people have been enthusiastically taking part in Diwali celebrations. 

The essence of Diwali is to spread light of knowledge. It teaches us to leave the road to resort to hostility and friendship. Amid the hustle bustle of city life, we get so lost in ourselves that we forget to thank those who are special to us. There are many people in our lives who deserve thanks for making us become what we are today. Diwali is the right opportunity to do so. On the one hand, where it allows you to strengthen your bondage of love and friendship, then on the other hand, it preaches you to forgive people, and replace hatred with love.

When it comes to Diwali celebrations, there is a spark in the eyes of any person. All feel excited at the thought of celebrating their sweet home with different kinds of decorative items such as candles and small clay lamps. People begin to make party preparations many days before Diwali. Family members get engrossed in the task of cleaning their houses. Banners by Happy Diwali is located at the main entrance door.

Dear beautiful rangolis characters in a form which contains a broad range of traditional symbols that are considered to be associated with the Diwali festival. The cooking shows that tell you about how to make delicious mouthwatering dishes for Diwali. Magazines are filled with Diwali recipes. Old furniture has been replaced with new ones. Melas are held in various parks and gardens, specially enjoyed by young children. Highlights of mela consists of the merry go round swings, cultural programs, snack stalls and games. 

In the evening time, Lakshmi Ganesh Puja is performed. People offer their gods and seek divine blessing. So the feast, specially prepared for Diwali is served to all. People visit temples and pray to the gods shower their blessings on them. They visit their near and dear and wish them 'Happy Diwali'. Candy and greeting cards are exchanged. Children will delight in burning fireworks. Short game is also part of the festive celebration.

Five days of Diwali:

Diwali, festival of lights, is celebrated with full enthusiasm for the Indian people. The festival teaches people to spread the love on the above path of enmity. The celebration of Diwali festival continues for 5 days and each day has a different message and philosophy associated with it. In this article we will give you information about the five days of Diwali.

Day 1: Dhanteras:

It usually falls on the dark fourteen days in the month of Kartik. It is on this day that Lord Dhanwantari came out of the ocean with Ayurvedic for the treatment of ailments. On the day of Dhanteras observe the beginning of Diwali celebrations. At the time of sunset, Hindus take a bath and offer lit the diya lamp with Prasad to Yama Raj, the Lord of Death. They pray to the Lord to protect them from the clutches of untimely death. Supply is made around some sacred tree as Tulsi.

Day 2: Choti Diwali:

The second day marks the celebration of Choti Diwali. This day has religious significance for many people, since it is this day that Lord Krishna defeated the devil Narakasur, giving a sigh of relief to the people. As part of its celebration, people massage their bodies with oil to bid goodbye to fatigue. It is said that on the night of choti Diwali, you should not turn Yama Diya.

Day 3: Lakshmi Puja:

On the third day, people worship the goddess Lakshmi, who is believed to be associated with good luck, wealth and prosperity. The house is thoroughly cleaned and the family members who come together to offer prayers.

Day 4: Govardhan Puja:

The tradition of worship Govardhan was initiated by Lord Krishna, which made people Vraja perform a Puja in the inauguration of Govardhan. Since then, every year people have been performing Govardhan Puja.

Day 5: Bhaiya Duj:

Bhaiya duj is a day for brothers and sisters. On this day, Sister vermillion on the forehead of her brother and pray for his long life. Brother presents a gift to his sister and bless her that she can make the best of things in her life.