Info on Diwali

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We Wish You A Very Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year.

 

Diwali also called Deepavali is a major Hindu,Jain,Sikh and Buddhist

festival in India. Known as the " Festival of Lights " , it symbolizes

the victory of Good over Evil and Lamps are lit as a sign of

celebration and hope for mankind. Deepavali is celebrated for 5

consecutive days in the Hindu month of Ashwayuja. It is on the New

Moon day of Kartika month, although the celebrations begin 2 days

prior and end 2 days after that date. This year this festival would

fall on October 21st. For Hindus Diwali is not only a festival of

lights but also a special occasion to worship Lord Ganesha, Goddess

Laxmi, Lord Mahabali and Lord Mahavira.

 

The festival marks the victory of good over evil. The Sanskrit word

Deepavali means an array of lights that stand for victory of

brightness over darkness. On this day people wear new clothes, share

sweets and light firecrackers. Many businessmen in North India also

start their new financial year on this day.

 

As per the Skanda Purana the Goddess Shakti observed 21 days of

Austerity starting from Ashtami of Shukla Paksha(waxing period of

moon) to get the half part body of Lord Shiva. This is known as

Kedhara Vrata. Diwali is the completion of this vrata and Lord Shiva

accepted Shakti into the left half of the form and appeared as

Ardhanarishvara.

 

Diwali is widely know as celebrating the return of Lord Rama back to

Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Laxman after killing the

demon Ravana.

 

- 2 days before Diwali Dhan-Trayodashi or Dhan-teras is celebrated.

It is an auspicious day for shopping.

- 1 day before Diwali is Naraka Chaturdasi: Narak means of a new era

of Light and Knowledge. Chaturdasi implies 14th day of the first

half of the lunar month.

- Diwali the actual day is celebrated on the third day of the

festival, when the moon completely wanes and total darkness sets in

the night. Lakshmi puja is performed which is followed by lighting

of lamps around the house and children burst crackers.

- 1st day after Diwali is Varsha-Pratipada or Pawda: This is the 1st

day of the New Year

- 2nd day after Diwali is Bhayiduj also known as Bhyyaduj, Bhaubeej,

or Bhayitika – on this day, brothers and sisters meet to express

their love and affection for each other.

 

To help you celebrate Diwali, Rudralife has brought some special

Holy Items for you and your family on this joyous occasion which can

be viewed by clicking on the link given below

 

http://www.healingsindia.com/diwali.htm

 

Also visit http://www.rudralife.com for Rare and Genuine Rudrakshas.

 

Please feel free to contact us for any further clarifications which

you may have.

 

Wishing you Prosperity and Happiness always