Deepawali or Diwali is the most important and biggest
Indian festival. The festival got its name from two words (avail = row; clay
lamps = deepa). India celebrates Diwali with row of clay lamps outside homes to
symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.
Diwali has become the national festival as the
festival is also celebrated and enjoyed by non Hindu communities.
Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over
darkness which also translates victory of Knowledge over Ignorance or “The
Victory of Good over evil.
How is Diwali/Deepawali celebrated?
Diwali is a festival of 5 days hence preparations and
rituals last five days. Celebrations begin with cleaning, renovating and
decorating homes and workplaces. During these 5 days of Diwali celebrations
celebrants adorn themselves in finest clothes and illuminate homes with diyas,
offer puja to goddess of prosperity and wealth. Most of the celebrants light
fireworks.
5 days of Celebration:
Day One:
Celebrations begin with cleaning, renovating and
decorating homes and workplaces. People shop for gold and utensils to help
bring fortune.
Day Two:
Homes are decorated with clay lamps and the
celebrants create design patterns i.e Rangoli on floor using coloured powders
or sand.
Day Three:
3rd day is the main day of the
festival hence families gather together for Lakshmi Puja. Puja is followed by a
feasts and fireworks festivities.
Day Four:
Day 4th is also called as the first day of
the New Year. Hence friends and relatives visit with gifts and best wishes for
the season.
Day Five:
5th Day is very special because brothers
visit their married sisters who welcome them with love and a lavish meal.
What do people do during Diwali celebrations?
Like we discussed, Diwali is a festival that lasts for
5 days. People decorate their houses and workplaces with lamps, electric
lights. People also keep bowls of water with candles and flowers floating on
the surface. Celebrations begin with wearing new clothes and giving sweets to
near and dear ones.
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