Diwali : Celebrating the festival of lights and joy

Diwali : Celebrating the festival of lights and joy

Monday, October 28, 2024

Inside that night time every home would glow, every street would light up with lights, air would be filled with laughter and joy combined with the smell of sweets. It's that time of the year : this is Diwali, the festival of lights. Besides being a celebration, it is more than that, it is a time when families and friends get together (Inside that night time every home would glow, every street would light up with lights, air would be filled united by love and warmth) and hope.

At the heart of Diwali is the simple yet profound idea: light triumphs over darkness. Millions of little clay diyas are lit across India and in many places of the world, dispersing a soft, glowing light that seems to chase the darkness of life as well as the worries, struggles and cares associated with just being human. Each time there is a flicker of that flame, it is a hope, a promise of new beginnings, that there are going to be brighter days ahead.

And for five days, people rekindle their bonds with family, crowds gather at tables laden with delectable sweets as well as savory goods, and tell the tales of their own lives, and their hopes, and what their dreams have been, and will be.
It is one of the largest celebrated occasions in Indian and in all the areas where people of India live. Sometimes, people call it the “Festival of Lights” to highlight hatred the evil and ignorance lost to knowledge and light. Diwali is a festive time, one of families and Indian Communities, lights, gifts, prayers and what not.

Historical and Mythological implication
While the story of Diwali has strong mythological aspect, it differs from region to region and different religious groups. In Hindu mythology, Diwali has connection with Ramayana; the festival is to celebrate the victorious home coming of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana after fourteen years of exile. Their return is also a happiness and is also greeted by lighting of lamps which represents overcoming of the darkness.

In other parts of the country Diwali is linked with the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. For many people, it is thought that she is of the earth on the night of Diwali and go from home to home showering bliss and prosperity. Most of the households provide oil lamps in their homes and perform Lakshmi Puja to receive the goddess for a prosperous year, sweets are prepared.

There are many customs of Diwali and all of them are vibrant. The homes are cleaned, rangoli (intricately patterned in colour powder), oil lamps and fairy lights are used to decorate these homes. Symbols of the festival, firework are a prominent feature. They wear their best clothes, visit temples, pray for deities and ask for a prosperous future.

It’s food that rings out loud and clear to mark Diwali: traditional sweets like ladoos, barfis, jalebi, samosas and pakoras served in abundance.

Dhanteras: Festivities associated with the celebration of Diwali start with the worship of Lord
Dhanvantari (god of medicine and health). This day is believed to be an auspicious day to buy new items especially gold and utensils..

Bhai Dooj: The last day of Diwali marks the bond between brothers & sisters. Diwali strengthens the concept of brotherhood and Gratitude. Whether to honour the good old traditions or rekindle family ties, the festival is the perfect opportunity to relive the goodness, prosperity and the coming together of mankind.

Ultimately, Diwali’s message is timeless: The world may seem dark, whatever, but there is always light and that light is in each other’s life and well being of their brothers, they return later to give gifts to their brothers.

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Khader Baig, 11-A, ICSK Khaitan

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Congratulations on crafting such an insightful article! Your writing was not only engaging but also informative, presenting complex ideas with clarity and depth. It’s evident that you put significant effort into researching and presenting the topic thoughtfully. Your work has contributed meaningfully to readers'' understanding, and I look forward to more of your enlightening pieces. Great job!

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