Diwali, the festival of prosperity and wealth \
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Nov 08: Diwali, `the festival of light, prosperity and wealth' is
celebrated in the entire country along with some other parts of the
world. Though it may be known as some different names but the
celebration purpose is always same. To celebrate this festival in the
name of joy, wealth and happiness, though there is also a scientific
reason behind it to clean up the home after the end of rainy season,
which becomes the major cause of the growth of insects and several
microorganisms.

Diwali also known as Deepawali is a one of the major festival of
Hindus, but it is also celebrated by Jains, Sikhs and several other
communities irrespective of their faith. It is one of the social
festivals of India like Holy, Eid, Christmas Day and Baishakhi.
Besides India it is also celebrated in Nepal by the name of Tihar, in
Malaysia, it is known as Hari Deepawali, Singapore and Sri Lanka
celebrates it by the name of Deepawali and beyond the Asian
subcontinent. Deepawali is celebrated by lighting diyas (Earthen
lamp) with diyas. When all the diyas enlighten on the earth, the
stream of light shows that a new sun rises on the horizon. The
enlightened diyas express the spirit of fighting with the darkness
despite of `Amavasya' the darkest night of the month. Deepawali shows
the victory of `good' over `evil', `light' over `darkness'
and `knowledge' over `unawareness'.

The mighty hurricanes we suppress in our heart welled up during night
as festival is also about meeting and enjoying with our loved ones.
In this day all the rival melts in the heat of the light and the
people celebrate it with their hearts forgetting all the austerity.

Story behind this festival

This festival is celebrated to commemorate the returning of Rama in
Ayodhya (the kingdom of Lord Rama), after 14 years of exile; the
people of Ayodhya welcomed him back by lighting up the diya.

According to some other views, it is celebrated as the day when Lord
Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura and also as a victory
celebration of Rama over Ravana. According to Jainism, on this day
Lord Mahavira acquired `Nirvana'.

The Five days festival
Day 1: Dhanterus: The celebration begins from the day of Dhanteras,
two days before Diwali that bring good fortune and prosperity.
Dhanteras is regarded as the origin day of god Dhanvantari, who
originate during the churning of the great ocean by the gods and the
demons. Dhanterus means Dhan+terus, in which Dhan denotes money and
terus is the thirteenth day of the month. It is also known as
Dhanvantri Jayanti or Dhantrayodasi because of the origin day of god
Dhanvantri, the god of health and ayurveda. On this day people buy
utensils and jewellery for performing tradition, as it is believed a
symbol of fortune.

Day 2: Naraka Chaturdashi: The second day of Diwali is known as Narak
Chaturdashi, the fourteenth day of the month on which demon
Narakasura was killed. It signifies the victory of good over evil and
light over darkness. It is the prime day of the festival in south
India. The people perform puja of Lord Sri Krishna or Lord Sri
Vishnu. The people enlighten the `Diya' (earthen lamp) before the
main door of their homes on this day. This day is also known as Roop
Chaturdashi.

Day 3: Lakshmi Puja: In the north India, the third day of this
festival is the most important day on which the goddess of wealth,
Lakshmi and God of fortunate, Ganesha been worshipped across
devotees. People enlighten the earthen lamp across the streets and
homes, and pray for their prosperity and well-beings. Children play
fireworks and massive crackers are fired to express their joy on this
day.

Day 4: Govardhan Puja : The day after the prime day of Diwali is
known as Govardhan Puja or Annakut. On this day Lord Krishna defeated
Indra by lifting Govardhan Mountain on his little finger. On the
other hand, Annakut denotes a mountain of food that is decorated as a
symbol of Govardhan Mountain. The people present gifts to their wives
on this day.

Day 5: Bhaiduj (also Bhayyaduj, Bhaubeej or Bhayitika) : The last day
is for an auspicious relationship of brothers and sisters, especially
married brothers and sisters. Brothers and sisters express their love
and affection for each other by tying a thread. This festival is very
similar to the festival of Raksha Bandhan.

Scientific Significance: The festival of Deepawali always celebrated
in October or November, when the rainy season completely finishes
off. The rainy season becomes the cause of various insects and
microorganism that are killed of earthen lighting, house cleaning and
fireworks and provide us a healthy new winter season.

Importance of Deepawali for the small shopkeepers and businesspersons

According to Hindi Calendar (Vikrami Samvat), the day of Lakshmi
pujan (Worship of goddess Lakshmi) is the last day of financial year.
The businesspersons ended the account on this day and calculate the
profit or loss. A new account begins from the next day for the next
financial year.

Finally I along with our NewstrackIndia family wish you a happy and
prosperous Diwali.

May this Diwali illuminates your life ….

Comfort your tears..Promises a new beginning

Lighten up your way…and gives you hope

Here is a wishing from the bouquet of NewstrackIndia

Wishing you a very happy Diwali….