Diwali 2017: Date, Significance, Story And Rituals Of Deepavali

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The festival of lights, Diwali or Deepavali is the biggest festival of India and is celebrated over a span of a week in the waning fortnight of the month of Kartik as it draws to an end as per the Hindu calendar. Diwali, as a matter of fact, falls on the last day of the dark fortnight, or amavasya, to commemorate the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, which culminates in the slaying of the 10-headed Ravana, the demon king of Lanka who had kidnapped Sita, the wife of Lord Rama. This year Diwali falls on October 19, 2017. People decorate their homes with diyas and candles just like the kingdom of Ayodhya had been decorated to welcome their beloved Lord Rama. People perform Laxmi Puja for wealth and also worship Goddess Sarawati for wisdom. 


Diwali festival is also celebrated with great pomp and ceremony in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Singapore. It is the most important festival for Hindus, marking the beginning of their new year, and people celebrate it by bursting firecrackers all night. The significance of the festival is the victory of good over evil, and of knowledge over ignorance. Diwali festival is preceded by Narak Chaturdashi (or Kali Chaturdashi) and Dhanteras, which fall one and two days before Diwali respectively. On the other hand, Diwali festival period culminates in Labh Panchami, when the shops and businesses which were closed on account of Diwali re-open. You can buy the Shree Yantra to win the special grace of Divine forces. 


SHUBHMUHURAT FOR DIWALI 


Laxmi Puja can be performed on the Diwali day (October 19, 2017) between 7.39 pm and 8.38 pm which is the Shubh Muhurat. 


OTHER LEGENDS ASSOCIATED WITH DIWALI:


* During the divine churning of the ocean, Goddess Lakshmi was incarnated on this day, Amavasya of the Asvhin month.

* In his fifth incarnation of Vaman, Lord Vishnu rescued Goddess Lakshmi from the clutches of King Bali, and this is another reason for celebrating Diwali.

*  In his incarnation of Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu rescued 16,000 women from the captivity of the demon Narakasur on this day.

* Another legend related in the Mahabharat has it that the Pandavas returned from their 12 years of exile on this day.

* It is also said that King Vikramaditya was coronated on this day, and Diwali festival is celebrated on this day which also gives it a historical significance.


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DO's:


* Apart from Goddess Lakshmi, people worship Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Kuber and seek their blessings for a healthy, wealthy, happy and prosperous life.

* Light diyas, preferably the earthen variety, with pure ghee and place them on the threshold of your house and all around it.

* Use colorful rangoli to draw attractive designs, but especially the feet of Goddess Lakshmi to invite her to you home.

* Prepare tasty sweets of as many kinds you can afford and offer them to the Gods in the pooja, and pay your respects to all elder members of your family and neighborhood.

* Distribute gifts as much as your funds permit. The gifts can include sweets, dry fruits, Diwali gift hampers, silver utensils, decorative items.


DON'T's: 


*Be very careful while bursting firecrackers, so that you don't hurt yourself or others.


*Avoid wastage of food and sweets. 


With Ganesha's Grace, 

The GaneshaSpeaks.com Team 


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