Only few days left for Diwali. I know all of you are verrrrrrry excited. M i right guys??
So lets keep our fingers crossed that some stupid cyclone like Phailin doesn't spoil our Diwali the way it devastated our Durga Puja and Dusehra holidays.
Diwali or Deepawali is one of the most widely celebrated festival in India. Usually Deepawali is celebrated on the Amavasya, or the "no-moon day". Amavasya is considered as the perfect day for Deepavali. Amavasya in the Hindu month of Kartik (October/November) marks this festive occasion. But in many parts of India Deepawali is celebrated for five consecutive days, with the third day being celebrated as Deepawali day. People light diyas, or oil lamps, or sometimes candles all around their house. Lakshmi puja is performed in the evening to seek divine blessings of Goddess of wealth. In West Bengal same day Goddess kali is worshipped. They celebrate Kali Puja.
The word Deepawali comes from sanskrit. Deepavali means ''Rows of Lamps'' or Array Of Lamps. It signifies the triumph of good over evil and light over dark. Dark and light both are equally integral for the festival of lights Deepavali. Without darkness there is no value of light. ''Darkness'' stands for fear, perhaps of evils, sadness, depression and all about negativeness and which is not good. Whereas ''light'' signifies hope, joy, clarity, everything about positiveness as well goodness.
Do you know why we celebrate Diwali?? What is the reason behind it?? First it was celebrated when Shree Ram along with Sita and Lakshman returned from 14 years exile and vanquishing the Demon-King Ravana. The people of Ayodhya celebrated this day by illuminating the kingdom with earthen diyas and bursting fire crackers. On this auspicious day we decorate our homes with earthen diyas, candles and colorful lights. During this festival different types of sweets and snacks are made at our homes and shared with friends, family and neighbours. Many businessmen consider Deepawali as the 1st day of their financial year.
One of my friend's mother told me how they celebrate 5 days in Deepawali. Being a bengali we know Kali puja only we celebrate that paricular day but my friend is a marwari so I came to know a lot from her mother. As I said Deepawali is actually celebrated 5 days. first day is called 'Dhanteras'which falls on the thirteenth day of the month of Ashwin. Dhan means wealth. Hindus believe this day to be auspicious so they purchase some gold or silver or atleast one or two new utensils. The second day is called 'Narkachaturdashi' or 'Choti Deepavali' which falls on the fourteenth day of the month of Ashwin. This day therefore is dedicated to lights and prayers prefiguring a future full of joy and laughter. The third day is the main day of the festival which sees colors of firecrafkers, lighting of lamps, delicious sweets and new clothes. This is the day when the Sun enters his second course and passes Libra constellation (Nakshtra) which is represented by the balance or scale. Hence, this design of Libra is believed to have suggested the balancing of account books and their closing. Despite the fact that this day falls on an Amavasya (dark night) it is regarded as the most auspicious. The fourth day of Deepawali is celebrated in differnet ways in the various parts of India. In northern part of India its Govardhan Puja, in western part like Maharashtra and all same is celebrated as Padva or bali Prativpada.
Craftsgarner Team is wishing you and all your family members a very Happy Deepawali. If Chosing gifts for all your loved ones is over, now gift your house the beauty and splendor that comes with Diwali decorations. There is nothing captivating as the sight of a beautifully decorated house to add to the festive ardour.
Buy some beautiful home decor items for diwali like Shubh Labh Swastik Laxmi Ganesh wall hangings, Shubh Labh Ridhhi sidhhi Kumbh wall hangings and statues of Lord Ganesh and many more. Few gift options from Craftsgarner.
So lets keep our fingers crossed that some stupid cyclone like Phailin doesn't spoil our Diwali the way it devastated our Durga Puja and Dusehra holidays.
Diwali or Deepawali is one of the most widely celebrated festival in India. Usually Deepawali is celebrated on the Amavasya, or the "no-moon day". Amavasya is considered as the perfect day for Deepavali. Amavasya in the Hindu month of Kartik (October/November) marks this festive occasion. But in many parts of India Deepawali is celebrated for five consecutive days, with the third day being celebrated as Deepawali day. People light diyas, or oil lamps, or sometimes candles all around their house. Lakshmi puja is performed in the evening to seek divine blessings of Goddess of wealth. In West Bengal same day Goddess kali is worshipped. They celebrate Kali Puja.
The word Deepawali comes from sanskrit. Deepavali means ''Rows of Lamps'' or Array Of Lamps. It signifies the triumph of good over evil and light over dark. Dark and light both are equally integral for the festival of lights Deepavali. Without darkness there is no value of light. ''Darkness'' stands for fear, perhaps of evils, sadness, depression and all about negativeness and which is not good. Whereas ''light'' signifies hope, joy, clarity, everything about positiveness as well goodness.
Do you know why we celebrate Diwali?? What is the reason behind it?? First it was celebrated when Shree Ram along with Sita and Lakshman returned from 14 years exile and vanquishing the Demon-King Ravana. The people of Ayodhya celebrated this day by illuminating the kingdom with earthen diyas and bursting fire crackers. On this auspicious day we decorate our homes with earthen diyas, candles and colorful lights. During this festival different types of sweets and snacks are made at our homes and shared with friends, family and neighbours. Many businessmen consider Deepawali as the 1st day of their financial year.
One of my friend's mother told me how they celebrate 5 days in Deepawali. Being a bengali we know Kali puja only we celebrate that paricular day but my friend is a marwari so I came to know a lot from her mother. As I said Deepawali is actually celebrated 5 days. first day is called 'Dhanteras'which falls on the thirteenth day of the month of Ashwin. Dhan means wealth. Hindus believe this day to be auspicious so they purchase some gold or silver or atleast one or two new utensils. The second day is called 'Narkachaturdashi' or 'Choti Deepavali' which falls on the fourteenth day of the month of Ashwin. This day therefore is dedicated to lights and prayers prefiguring a future full of joy and laughter. The third day is the main day of the festival which sees colors of firecrafkers, lighting of lamps, delicious sweets and new clothes. This is the day when the Sun enters his second course and passes Libra constellation (Nakshtra) which is represented by the balance or scale. Hence, this design of Libra is believed to have suggested the balancing of account books and their closing. Despite the fact that this day falls on an Amavasya (dark night) it is regarded as the most auspicious. The fourth day of Deepawali is celebrated in differnet ways in the various parts of India. In northern part of India its Govardhan Puja, in western part like Maharashtra and all same is celebrated as Padva or bali Prativpada.
Craftsgarner Team is wishing you and all your family members a very Happy Deepawali. If Chosing gifts for all your loved ones is over, now gift your house the beauty and splendor that comes with Diwali decorations. There is nothing captivating as the sight of a beautifully decorated house to add to the festive ardour.
Buy some beautiful home decor items for diwali like Shubh Labh Swastik Laxmi Ganesh wall hangings, Shubh Labh Ridhhi sidhhi Kumbh wall hangings and statues of Lord Ganesh and many more. Few gift options from Craftsgarner.
