Diwali Festival In India- History and Celebration

Diwali (Dipavali, Divali or Deepawali), also identified as 'the festival of lights', is an Indian festival that brings a series of festivals with it. The folks of all age groups and classes celebrate Diwali all through India with equal zeal and enthusiasm.

They put on new clothes and participate inside the numerous activities which are related to Diwali festival celebrations. Diwali falls on the day of 'Amavasyaa' normally within the month of October or November. On this day, persons light tiny diyas (earthen lamps) to illuminate their properties with bright light and produce beautiful styles all about their household with colorful rangoli art.

Diwali can be a five-day lengthy festival, every day getting substantial in its own terms. The celebrations commence on Aswayuja Bahula Chaturdashi and culminate on Kartika Shudha Vijaya. The initial day of this festival is known as 'Dhan Trayodashi' or 'Dhanteras', wherein folks worship Goddess Lakshmi and buy utensils produced of silver.

The second day of Diwali is referred to as 'Narak Chaturdashi', that is well-known as 'Chhoti Diwali'. The third day of Diwali, that is also named 'Badi Diwali', will be the primary day of the celebrations of the festival. Persons carry out Lakshmi Puja (worship of divine Goddess Lakshmi) on this day and provide prayers to her, to bless them with wealth and prosperity.