Why is Diwali so important?
Diwali is one of the most significant and the most-awaited (really most awaited) religious festivals for Hindus in India. Also known as the festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated across the world. Apart from India it is celebrated in the countries such as Nepal, Malaysia, Mauritius, etc. with equal vigour and enthusiasm.
It falls on the day of ‘amavasya’ or new moon of the Ashwin month of Hindu calendar. The entire country lights up with diyas, crackers, lanterns, and lights. Around this time, people clean their houses. They also exchange gifts and sweets with loved ones and family and light up their houses with beautiful lamps and intricate rangoli designs.
Diwali comprises of many important days like Vasubaras, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Pujan, Padwa, etc. And fireworks are like a tool to celebrate this festival. People clean their houses before this festival and make Faral, Namkeen and sweets to celebrate the festival.
Many people celebrate it for many different reasons and that is why it is important for them with respect to their reason. Here are some of them:
- As per the popular mythology, Diwali is associated with Yama and Nachiketa on Karthik Amavasya or the new moon night of Diwali. The story is revered from ages and it is all about right versus wrong, true wealth and knowledge. This is why, people celebrate Diwali as the festival of light, which also signifies knowledge, prosperity and wisdom.
- Diwali is also a celebration in remembrance of the return of Rama and Sita to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Diwali also comes exactly 14 days after dusherra as Ram And Sita returned to Ayodhya after 14 days after killing Ravana.
- Many celebrate it as the return of Pandavas after 12 years of vanvas.
- Since the festivities start at the end of cropping season, and a good harvest means prosperity and happiness, Diwali came to be celebrated as a harvest festival celebrating the arrival of wealth and blessings. In many rural areas where agriculture is the primary occupation, people still celebrate Diwali as the harvest festival.
Wish you all a Happy and prosperous Diwali!!!
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