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Diwali or Deepavali is the foremost festivals for Hindus. The literal meaning of Deepavali is row of lamps. Diwali is the festival of lights which is celebrated with great zeal across the country. Diwali is considered a national festival not only in India but also in Nepal.

The precise day of the festival of Deepavali is decided by the position of the moon. Diwali is celebrated 20 days after Dussehra, that is, on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin. Diwali usually falls in late October or early November. Diwali 2011 is on 26th October.

Deepavali is a festival which is deeply rooted in Hindu culture. On the occasion of Deepavali prayers are offered as a part of the tradition. On Deepavali, Laxmi Puja is performed in the evening to seek out for heavenly blessings of deity of Wealth. People also consult astrologers to decide the best course for the new year.

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Significance of Diwali

Diwali symbolizes the triumph of virtue. This festival commemorates Lord Rama's come back to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile along with his wife Sita and brother Laxman after killing the demon, King Ravana.

Deepavali also celebrates the assassination of the demon king Narakasura by Lord Krishna. On the other hand in Jainism, Diwali is a symbol of realization of moksha by Mahavira in 527 BC.

In Sikhism, Diwali commemorates the comeback of Guru Har Gobind Ji to Amritsar after freeing 52 Hindu kings imprisoned in Fort Gwalior by Emperor Jahangir. It is for this reason Sikhs also look up Diwali as Bandi Chhorh Divas, "the day of liberation of detainees".


Celebrations in Diwali

Diwali is truly a time of festivities. For the occasion of Diwali, homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and lamps are lit. Rangoli (Pattern made up of colors) is made outside the house on Deepavali. The festival of Diwali is well-known for exchange of gifts. A number of Indian trade communities’ start on the financial year on the first day of Diwali hopeful for riches and success in the subsequent year.

Diwali is celebrated for a period of six days with each day having its own significance. These days significant on the festival of Deepavali are:

Vasu Baras: Baras stands for the 12th day and vasu means cow. It is the first day of Diwali or Deepavali celebrations. On this day the cow and calf are worshipped.

Dhanatrayodashi or Dhan teras: Dhan stands for wealth and Trayodashi refers to the 13th day. It is second day of Diwali celebrations and measured as a propitious day for buying utensils and gold.

Naraka Chaturdashi: Chaturdashi is the 14th day on which the demon Narakasura was killed by Lord Krishna. In south India, this is the real day of festivities of Deepavali. It is celebrated with great zeal in that part. It is the third day of Diwali celebrations.

Lakshmi Puja: Lakshmi Puja is the significant and most awaited day of Diwali celebrations in North India. Hindu homes worship Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, and Ganesh, the God of promising beginnings on the occasion of Diwali.

There are two stories which relate the worship of Lakshmi to the festival of Diwali. According to the first legend, on this day, Lakshmi emerged from Kshira Sagar (the Ocean of Milk), during the grand churning of the oceans, Samudra manthan. Thus Deepavali is marked by the worship of Goddess Lakshmi.

The second story related to Laksmi Puja in Diwali is more popular in western India. On this day, Vishnu came back to his dwelling the Vaikuntha, thus on Diwali whoever worships Lakshmi receives the advantage of her generous mood. It is the fourth and most significant day of the celebrations of Diwali or Deepavali.

Bali Pratipada and Govardhan Puja: In North India, this day of Deepavali festivities is celebrated as Govardhan Puja. This day is also called Annakut. It is the fifth day in the celebration of Diwali.

Bhaiduj: It is sixth and last day in the celebration of Diwali festival. On this day of Deepavali celebrations, brothers and sisters meet to communicate love and fondness for each other.

This festival of Diwali is the most important festival in Indian culture. With colors, lights and celebrations around Diwali help in keeping up the spirit of enjoyment together. Diwali marks the conclusion of the yield season in most of India and Nepal. On the occasion of Diwali, farmers give thanks for the payment of the year gone by, and pray for a high-quality harvest for the following year. By tradition, Diwali marks the closing of accounts for businesses reliant on the agrarian cycle. Lakshmi symbolizes riches and wealth. On Diwali, and her blessings are invoked for a fine year in front.
Diwali is the last major celebration before winter.

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