Diwali

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Why Diwali or Deepawali is celebrated every year, its importance and history?

The festival of Diwali holds great importance in the lives of the people of our country and this festival comes every year in October or November. At the moment folks remove darkness from their homes and worship the god of wealth, immortal Lakshmi, and Gauri’s son, Lord Ganesh. Similar to India, several other countries have also announced this festival’s holiday.

What highlights the celebration of Deepawali or Diwali?

This festival is a festival of people of Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist religions every year on the new moon day of Kartik month and every religion has a special significance associated with this day. In addition to this, there are various stories related to Diwali:

Lakshmi Maa Released– Her fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu is released from the prison of King Bali on the day of Kartik Amavasya Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on this day because she has liberated her.

Birthday of Lakshmi Maa – Mother Lakshmi was born on this day and married Lord Vishnu on this day. Why does everyone celebrate this marriage of her two and set fire to the house every year?

Joy of Returning Home of Bhagwan Rama – on this day Lord Rama returned to his birthplace Ayodhya, after completing his 14 years of exile along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana. And rejoicing their arrival, the residents of Ayodhya celebrated Diwali in their state. At the same time, this festival has been celebrated in our country every year since then.

A Special Day For The People of Jain Religion – Revered in Jainism, the founder of modern Jainism achieved nirvana on the day of Deepawali, making the day significant to his religion.

Special Day for The People of Sikh Religion – This day was institutionalized as Red Letter Day by Sikh guru Amar Das. All Sikhs then receive the guru’s blessing on this day. On Diwali in 1577, the foundation of the Golden Temple in Amritsar was laid.

Exile of the Pandavas Completed – According to the Mahabharata, the exile of the Pandavas was completed on the day of Kartik Amavasya, and in the joy of ending the 12 years of exile, those people loved lit lamps in their homes.

Vikramaditya’s Reign was Tilak – Maharaja Vikramaditya of our country who ruled the world’s largest empire, his reign Tilak was also done on this day.

Krishnaji Killed Narakasur – Devaki Nandan Shri Krishna killed the demon Narakasur on the eve of Diwali. Afterwards, the festival was celebrated with grandeur.

Festival of Crops – This festival comes only at the time of Kharif harvest and for farmers, this festival is a sign of prosperity and farmers celebrate this festival with enthusiasm.

Hindu New Year’s Day – Diwali marks the beginning of the new year for Hindu businessmen, who on this day create new business books and pay off all debts before starting the new year.

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Importance of Diwali

The festival of Diwali signifies the victory of excellence over evil. and reminds man in the present day that reality and goodness usually triumph.

On this occasion, people exchange gifts, sweeten each other’s mouths with sweets, and the love between them remains. The festival also serves to bring people together.

It is believed that setting off firecrackers on this day is auspicious, and the sound reflects the well-being of the people living on earth, allowing the gods to know their abundance.

The worship of Goddess Lakshmi is very important on this day and it is believed that if her mother is sincerely worshiped on this day, there will be no shortage of money in her house.

Why do we worship Devi Lakshmi and Ganpati on the day of Diwali?

The worship of Mata Lakshmi and Shri Ganapati is of great importance on the day of Deepawali. This festival remains incomplete without their worship.

Significance of Lakshmi Pujan on Diwali

As we all know Maa Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth. It is only by the grace of Maa Lakshmi that one attains opulence and opulence. By pleasing the goddess of wealth on the auspicious day of Kartik Amavasya, one gets the blessings of prosperity. Before Deepawali, the festival of Sharad Purnima is celebrated like the birth anniversary of Goddess Lakshmi. Then on Deepawali, after worshiping him, a boon of wealth and food is taken.

Importance of worshiping Ganpati Ji on Diwali

Shri Ganapati is said to be the god of wisdom. No ritual and worship in Hinduism started without worshiping Ganapati. This is also one of the reasons for worshiping Ganpati Ji on Diwali. Also, after getting the blessings of prosperity from the worship of the goddess of wealth, a person needs good intelligence so that the person can use the money for the right work. With this prayer and spirit, Ganpati Ji is worshiped on Deepawali.

What is Religious Belief?

Diwali is the festival that is celebrated on the day of Kartik Amavasya. The birthday of Goddess Lakshmi is celebrated as Sharad Purnima 15 days before the full moon day of Kartik month. According to religious rituals, the main day of worship of Goddess Lakshmi is Sharad Purnima and the main day of worship of Goddess Kali is Diwali. This is because Amavasya night is the night of Kalratri, while Sharad-Purnima night is a dark night (Dhaval ratri) and Goddess Lakshmi also has a day.

With the arrival of the month of Kartik, the preparations for Diwali, the festival of lights, start in full swing as well as many religious programs and rituals take place in this month. In this month, especially on Tulsi, Shaligram, and Diwali, special worship and worship of Goddess Lakshmi is done. Kartik month is the month of festivals. Fasting, bathing, and giving during this month are believed to get rid of all kinds of sins. The month of Kartik is taken into consideration as very sacred. Worship and fasting during the month of Kartik have auspicious consequences comparable to pilgrimage.

Maa Lakshmi Enters The House

Lord Rama is believed to have returned to Ayodhya on this day after conquering Lanka and completing 14 years of exile. The whole state was decorated with lamps in the joy of his arrival. Since then, this festival has been celebrated. People also worship Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali. Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is said to enter her house on this day. Special worship of Lord Lakshmi and Ganesha is performed on this day for prosperity and peace.

On Diwali, everyone wants their home to look clean and beautiful. That’s why everyone cleans and decorates their homes during this festival of lights. Along with this, on Diwali, most people make different types of dishes and sweets in their family and all the people together celebrate the festival happily. People also invite their acquaintances and relatives.

Which Things are Worshiped by Devi Lakshmi and Ganesha Ji on Diwali?

Lotus Flower – Lotus flowers are used to please Goddess Lakshmi. In such a situation, while worshiping on the day of Diwali, you must offer a lotus of flowers at the feet of Goddess Lakshmi.

Red Cloth – Also, buy red colored cloth for Diwali worship. The idols of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshiped at the outpost by keeping them on a red cloth. This point should also be kept in mind during Diwali worship.

Fruits and Batashe – Batashes are also considered necessary for Diwali worship. Along with Panchamrit, you should also buy Batashe in advance and after worship, give it to the people of the house and the neighborhood as prasad.

Panchamrit Material -Panchamrit is made by mixing honey, milk, ghee, curd, and gangajal. In this situation, you should purchase all items of panchamrit for Lakshmi puja in advance as Lakshmi puja is considered incomplete without panchamrit.

Penny (Kodi) – On Diwali Puja, a cowry is placed in front of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. In such a situation, you must keep a penny while worshiping.