MAY GOD BLESS ALL VISITORS WITH JOY AND BLISS
Diwali festival is the one Hindu festival that
unites the whole of India. The exchange of sweets and the explosion of
fireworks customarily accompany the celebration of the festival. Diwali is an
occasion for cheerfulness and togetherness. This is that time of the year when
people of all age and all class take part in its celebration.
Diwali marks the beginning of the Hindu and Gujarati New Year, and is
celebrated with the lighting of lamps and candles, and lots of fireworks.
People decorate their home with beautiful diyas and making rangoli pattern in
the courtyard and in front of the gate. They put flowers and mango leaves on
their doors and windows. Diyas and candles are placed on rooftops, rooms, and
kitchen and even in the bathrooms.
On this day, people worship Lord Ganesha, the
foremost of all Hindu Gods and Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and
Prosperity. It is time to exchange gifts and sweets with friends, relatives and
neighbors.
Due to India's varied cultural diversity there are
many manifestations of the Diwali festival. The festival begins with Dhanteras,
a day set aside to worship the goddess of prosperity, Goddess Lakshmi. On this
day, homes are cleaned and paintings are done. There are various legends
associated with the celebration of Diwali. But people mostly associate the
celebration with the legend of Lord Ram returning to
his kingdom of Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile and defeating Ravana, the
demon king.
In Bengal, the celebration is marked with the
worship of Goddess Kali. People
celebrate Kali puja with great fervor and enthusiasm. Joy and festivity reins
every corner of the nation during the Diwali season.
Courtesy: festivals.igiftstoindia.com
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