The Diwali, also known as "the light's festival" is celebrated by
different religious groups in India like Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism,
one time per year. It's the opening of the Hindu New Year, and for the
most happiness and glorious nights of the year, furthermore is in honor
to Lakshmí, a divinity who provides prosperity and richness, the
festival takes place on the fifteenth day of the dark fortnight of the
month of Karttika, this could be between 21th October and 18th November
and can last four or five days, is a time for families to gather and
share several meals, decorating the houses specially and distributed
gifts among themselves.
This gorgeous event commemorates some important acts that occurred in
a past, those acts were: Narakasura demon’s die the release of the
sixteen thousand maidens who were prisoners and the return to the
Ayodhya city of the prince Rama after his victory over Ravana, who was
demon king. Therefore, and as the name suggests the celebration focuses
on light candles (called diyas). This festival starts with entire cities
lit by thousands of candles, lights and lamps. Also the streets are
decorated with garlands made of flowers for women.
As you already know, Diwali lasts five days. Each day receive a name
given that Hindu calendar. The first day is named “Vasu Baras”, this is a
day where people adore cows and calves. Second day “Dah Teras”, where
is celebrated God Dahvantry’s born. Third day “Chaturdashi” is
considered as the day when light beats the darkness. Fourth day “Lakshmi
Puja” is the most important day of Diwali, people pray a Lakshmi and
fifth day “Govardhan Puja” is the day where Krishna beat Indra.
Moreover, to celebrate this event, people clean their houses and
decorated it with special various reasons and oil lamps or candles that
are lit at sunset. It is usual to hold a meal of savory and sweet
dishes; giving gifts to people nearby and family, there are also
commonly fireworks and games. During these days you will see people
branding new clothes which were bought for this special occasion and
having time with their families and their friends too. On Diwali, there
are many fireworks spectacles and there are lights everywhere.
To sum up, The Diwali is a five day festival focused on the joy of
sharing with family and the community around lights, delicious food,
street fairs, parties, fireworks and prayer and music. Furthermore for
Hindus lighter the Diyas, indicates a personal victory of good over evil
and the return of faith.
