Diwali (festival of Five Days)

Diwali (festival of Five Days)

 Diwali is a major festival of Sanatan Dharma. It is also called the festival of lights. The festival of Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. It is celebrated on Kartik Amavasya Chaturdashi. On this day Lord Shri Ram, Sita and Lakshman ji returned to Ayodhya after ending 14 years of exile. That day was Kartik Amavasya, there was darkness all around, people had lit the lamps of victory due to which there was light all around. The festival of Diwali is a festival of 5 days:-

1. Dhanteras 2. Chhoti Diwali 3. Diwali 4. Govardhan Puja 5. Bhai Dooj.

1. Dhanteras:- It is considered auspicious to buy gold and silver on that day. Dhanteras is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari. Lord Dhanvantari was obtained from the churning of the ocean. He is also called the God of Medicine.

2.Chhoti Diwali:- This is also called Narak Deepawali. On this day, Chauth Deepak is lit in the name of this. On this day, this is worshiped. It is said that worshiping this does not lead to untimely death and one does not have to endure the torture of hell.

3.Diwali:- This festival is celebrated on Kartik Amavasya, on this day Ganesh Lakshmi and Kuber are worshiped because on this day Goddess Lakshmi ji appeared from the churning of the ocean, hence Goddess Lakshmi ji is worshiped on Diwali.

4. Govardhan Puja:- When there was a lot of rain in Gokul, the subject became water, then Shri Krishna ji held the Govardhan mountain on his finger for 7 days. All the townspeople, animals, birds and creatures under the mountain. The animals had taken shelter. On this day, an idol of Govardhan is made from cow dung in the courtyard of the house and worshipped, Annakoot Prasad of Parvat Raj is distributed.

5.Bhai Dooj:- This festival is celebrated on the second day of Diwali. This festival is celebrated for the long life of their brother. On this day, sister applies Tilak to her brother. On this day, sisters also give gifts to their brother.

This 5-day festival is celebrated with great pomp and there is a lot of excitement in the markets.

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