Diwali, the festival of lights. It usually falls in the Hindu Lunisolar month of Kartika. The festival symbolises the victory of light over darkness.
In Diwali people worship Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of Prosperity) and distribute sweets( mithai) and gifts to friends and family and enjoy by lighting firecrackers.
In northern India, Diwali commemorates Prince Rama’s triumphant return to the city of Ayodhya after 14 years of exile due to the plotting of his evil stepmother—and after a heroic rescue of his wife Sita, an incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi, who had been kidnapped by the rival king Ravana.
In South India, meanwhile, Diwali honors the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon king Narakasura, who had imprisoned 16,000 women in his palace and meted out harsh punishments to any of his subjects who dared stand up against him. And in western India, the festival celebrates Vishnu’s banishment of King Bali—whose immense power had become a threat to the gods—to the underworld.
This year, Diwali is today, November 14, which is a Saturday. On the day, the Lakshmi puja timings are between 05.28 pm and 07.24 pm.
The Drik Panchang mentions that Diwali is celebrated according to the luni-solar based Hindu calendar, and as such, its date varies on the Gregorian calendar. It usually falls mid-October or early/mid-November. The Diwali calendar lists the five days of festivities:
Day 1 – Dhantrayodashi
Day 2 – Narak Chaturdashi
Day 3 – Lakshmi Puja
Day 4 – Govardhan Puja
Day 5 – Bhai Dooj
Let’s have a look on How different temples started celebrating Deepotsav:
Celebrations kickstarted for Ayodhya’s first Deepotsav post-Ram Janmabhoomi poojanwith grand fervour.
Gandhinagar’s Akshardham Temple was illuminated with diyas ahead of Diwali celebrations.
Curtailed fireworks display at Golden Temple this Diwali.
Here, are some Diwali wishes for you to make Diwali 2020 bright and properous.
May the joyous celebration
Of this divine festival
Fill your heart with
Never ending joy and happiness!
Happy Diwali
May the joyous celebration
Of this divine festival
Fill your heart with
Never ending joy and happiness!
Happy Diwali.
With Gleam of Diyas,
And the Echo of the Chants,
May Happiness and Contentment Fill Your life!
Wishing you a very happy and prosperous Diwali!
May the light of the diyas guide you on the way to happiness and success. Happy Diwali to you and your family!
May the beauty of Deepavali fill your home with happiness, and may the coming year provide you with everything that brings you joy!
May Goddess Lakshmi bless us and our friendship with her choicest blessings. Here’s wishing you my dearest friend, a very Happy Diwali.
May there be no shortage of happiness in your life and may you be showered with riches my dear friend — happy Diwali to you.
Have a joyous and prosperous Diwali 2020!
