Diwali festival is also known as Deepawali and Devali, which is a most favorite Indian festival of light and colors celebrated in October or November every year but in 2021 Diwali is celebrated on Thursday, 4 November 2021.
Falling among some of the most auspicious dates of the Hindu calendar, Diwali holds an important place among masses of Indian origin all over the world. Worshiping all Gods, making snacks “Mithai”, more shopping, gift exchange, gambles, etc., Diwali is a combination of several age-old and new ideas that are welcomed by the people from their hearts.
Falling on the day of New moon in the Hindu month of Ashwin, Diwali has a rich history and several legends are there which makes this festival a joy for all. Let’s find out what and how this festival holds a prime place in any calendar.
Why Diwali is Celebrated?
Here we provide some reasons to Why Celebrate Diwali which you do not want to miss so read the whole article and share with friends and family.
Similar to another popular festival Hindu religious beliefs, Diwali has several mythical stories related to it. which we are going to share with you in Vastu by Aakash.
#1 Returning of Lord Ram in Ayodhya
Lord Rama had saved many people during his exile and after eliminating the demon, sent them towards salvation. But out of all the demons, the story of Ravana is more famous among people still today. After killing Ravana in the epic battle of Ramayana, Lord Ram, along with his wife and brother Laxman, headed towards his home town which is known as Ayodhya.
The day of his return was “Krishna Paksha” and it was a new moon (Amavasya). So, to welcome the return of their prince (Lord Rama) from a 14 year old exile, the natives of Ayodhya lit candles and earthen lamps all over the city. This is also one reason why we called Diwali a festival of light and colors.
#2 Krishna and Narakasura
Some parts of the western and southern regions derive their belief from the Krishna-Naraksura fight.
Naraksura was a demon who had some amazing supernatural powers (Boon). With the help of these powers, he started badly terrorizing people.
To protect and stop the people from Narakasura’s atrocities, Lord Krishna comes to the front, defeats and kills Naraksura. As a sign of victory, he put the demon’s blood on his face.
When he returned to his home, he was given a massaged with scented oil and then given a bath so that the blood can be washed away.
#3 Rage of Maa Kali
The eastern states of India celebrate Diwali as Kali Puja.
In ancient times, when evil started to cause major destruction in the lives of people, they prayed to summon Maa Kali.
In her anger and rage, Maa Kali destroyed the evil from its very roots but this didn’t calm her. So, she then started causing harm to earth and earthlings.
To stop Maa Kali from causing this havoc, Lord Shiva laid himself in her path. To see him lying down right under his feet cooled down the temper of Maa Kali
FAQ 1: Why Diwali is Celebrated?
Here we provide some reasons to Why Celebrate Diwali which you do not want to miss so read the whole article and share with friends and family. Similar to another popular festival Hindu religious beliefs, Diwali has several mythical stories related to it. which we are going to share with you in Vastu by Aakash.
FAQ 2: Story of Lord Ram on Why Diwali is Celebrated?
Lord Rama had saved many people during his exile and after eliminating the demon, sent them towards salvation. But out of all the demons, the story of Ravana is more famous among people still today. After killing Ravana in the epic battle of Ramayana, Lord Ram, along with his wife and brother Laxman, headed towards his home town which is known as Ayodhya. The day of his return was “Krishna Paksha” and it was a new moon (Amavasya). So, to welcome the return of their prince (Lord Rama) from a 14 year old exile, the natives of Ayodhya lit candles and earthen lamps all over the city. This is also one reason why we called Diwali a festival of light and colors.
FAQ 3: Story of Krishna and Narakasura on Why Diwali is Celebrated?
Some parts of the western and southern regions derive their belief from the Krishna-Naraksura fight. Naraksura was a demon who had some amazing supernatural powers (Boon). With the help of these powers, he started badly terrorizing people. To protect and stop the people from Narakasura’s atrocities, Lord Krishna comes to the front, defeats and kills Naraksura. As a sign of victory, he put the demon’s blood on his face. When he returned to his home, he was given a massaged with scented oil and then given a bath so that the blood can be washed away.
FAQ 4: Story of Rage of Maa Kali on Why Diwali is Celebrated?
The eastern states of India celebrate Diwali as Kali Puja. In ancient times, when evil started to cause major destruction in the lives of people, they prayed to summon Maa Kali. In her anger and rage, Maa Kali destroyed the evil from its very roots but this didn’t calm her. So, she then started causing harm to earth and earthlings. To stop Maa Kali from causing this havoc, Lord Shiva laid himself in her path. To see him lying down right under his feet cooled down the temper of Maa Kali