About Deepawali Autumn Festival

Diwali or Deepawali means that the Autumn (Northern Hemisphere) is an ancient Hindu festival to be celebrated every year in "Festival of Lights". Diwali is one of India's biggest and important festivals. This festival reflects the triumph of light on spiritual darkness.

Word Origins 

The word diwali is derived from a mixture of Sanskrit words 'deep' or 'dya' and 'awli' meaning 'line' or 'series'. In its celebration, millions of publishers are ignited at the doorways, houses and temples of the houses. Deepawali, also called Diwali, is called by different names in other languages ​​such as' Deepawali '(Oriya), Deepaboli' (Bengali), 'Deepawali' (Assamese, Kannada, Malayalam: ദീപാവലി, Tamil: தீபாவளி and Telugu ), 'Diwali' (Sindhi: Diari), and 'Tihar' (Nepali)), 'Diwali' (Gujarati: Diwali, Hindi, Diwali, Marathi: Diwali, Konkani: Diwali, Punjabi).

In all the festivals celebrated across India, Deepawali has great significance in both social and religious views. This festival is also called 'Tamos Maa Jyotigama' meaning 'go from darkness to light, that is to go towards the light' is the order of the Upanishads. It is celebrated by the people of Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism as well as the people celebrated in the form of Mahavira as a day of celebration of this Jain religion and the Sikh community celebrates it as the day of captivity (eg: Bandi Thief Day).

It is believed that on the day of Diwali, Shri Ramchandra, King of Ayodhya returned after his fourteen years of exile. The heart of the people of the oasis was ecstatic by the arrival of their beloved beloved king. In the welcome of Mr. Rum, the people of Ayodhya used to burn ghee. This light festival is celebrated annually with joy and joy since the dawn of Kartik month's dark black Amavas rose to light from the light of the Dianas. According to most of the Gregorian calendar, in the month of October or November, the festival of Deepawali is the festival of Indians Indians believe that truth is always won, lies are destroyed. Diwali only works - I am a mother of God, Tamuso Jyotigamam. Diwali is the festival of cleanliness and light, many weeks before Deepawali's preparations will begin. People start their work of cleaning their homes, shops etc. The work of repairing houses, paint-patients, sanitary etc. is going on. People are decorating the shops fairly, the streets in the streets are decorated with the golden flag. Before the Diwali, all clean and decorated in the market have already come.

HISTORY

Since ancient times in India, Diwali was shown as a festival after the summer crop of Kartik month of Hindu Calendar. Diwali is mentioned in the Sanskrit texts Padma Purana and Skanda Purana which is believed to have been written by expanding any central text in the second part of the first millennium. Diya (lamp) is believed to represent parts of the sun in Skanda Purana, the sun which is the cosmic donor of light and energy for life and according to the Hindu calendar it changes its status in the Kartik month. In some areas, Hindus also connect Diwali with the story of Yama and Nachiketa. The story of Nachiketa tells about right versus wrong, knowledge versus ignorance, true wealth vs. transient wealth etc.; The first millennium BC was recorded in the Upanishad.

In the 7th century Sanskrit drama Nagnand, King Harsh called it Deep Pratipadatsav: It was said that the lights were burnt and new brides and groom were given gifts. In the 9th century, Rajshekhar called it 'Dipmalka' in Kavyavimamansa in which houses were painted and homes, roads and markets were decorated in the night with oil lamps. Persian traveler and historian Al Beruni, in his 11th century memoir on India, has called Diwali the festival celebrated by the Hindus on the new moon day in the Kartik month.

IMPORTANCE

Deepawali is one of the most enjoyable holidays in Nepal and India. People clean up their homes and decorate them for the festival. For the Nepalese this festival is so great because since this day the new year starts in Nepal Samvat.

Deepawali is one of the largest shopping seasons in Nepal and India; During this time people buy expensive items as cars and gold ornaments and clothes, gifts, appliances, kitchen utensils etc. for themselves and their families. [18] People usually gift gifts to their family members and friends Sweets and dried fruits. On this day, children hear about ancient stories, stories, myths about the fight between good and evil or light and darkness from their parents and elders. During this time, girls and women go shopping and make ronoli and other creative patterns on the floor, door and passageways. Young and adult assist each other in fireworks and lighting.


Changes in practices and customs are found on a regional basis. Goddess of wealth and prosperity - Lakshmi or more than one deity is worshiped. On the night of Diwali, the fireworks illuminate the sky. Later, family members and invited friends celebrate the night with food and sweets.

Economic importance

The festival of Diwali is a symbol of a major shopping period in India. In terms of consumer purchase and economic activities, Diwali is equivalent to Christmas in the west. This festival is the time for new clothes, home furnishings, gifts, gold and other great shopping. Spending and procurement on this festival is considered auspicious because Lakshmi is considered as Goddess of wealth, prosperity, and investment. Diwali is the biggest season of buying gold and jewelery in India. Purchase of sweet, candy and fireworks also stays at its peak during this time. Every year during the Diwali, the consumption of firecrackers of five thousand crores is consumed.

Spiritual importance

Deepawali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs to mark various historical events, stories or myths but they all reflect on the goodness, light on darkness, knowledge of ignorance and the victory of hope on despair.

In Hindu philosophy, Yoga, Vedanta, and Samyakhi Vidyalaya all believe that there is something beyond this physical body and mind that is pure infinite, and eternal, which is called soul or soul. Diwali, inner light on spiritual darkness, knowledge on ignorance, truth on the truth and the celebration of good over evil

Hinduism 

Diwali is celebrated in the honor of Goddess of wealth Lakshmi
The religious significance of Deepawali depends on Hindu philosophy, regional myths, legends, and beliefs.

14 years of exile after Deepawali as an Lord of Rama and wife Sita and their brother Lakshman after returning to the country. According to other ancient Hindu epics, Mahabharata, some believe Deepawali as a symbol of the return of Pandavas after 12 years of exile and 1 year of ignorance. Many Hindus thought Lord Vishnu's wife and goddess Lakshmi, festival, wealth and prosperity. Deepawali's five-day festival starts with the birth day of Goddess Lakshmi, born of the churning of cosmic ocean of milk by gods and demons. The night of Deepawali is the day when Lakshmi chose Vishnu as her husband and then married her. Ganeshha symbolizes Lakshmi as well as the devotees obstacles; Saraswati, the symbol of music, literature; And the money manager offers offerings to Kuber, some celebrate Deepawali as Vishnu's day of return. It is believed that on this day Lakshmi is happy and those who worship her on that day, she has far removed from mental and physical afflictions during the year ahead.

In Eastern region of India, Orissa and West Bengal worship Kali in place of Hindu Lakshmi, and this festival is called Kali Puja. In Mathura and North Central regions, it is associated with Lord Krishna. In other areas, Govardhan Puja (or Annikoot) is celebrated with 56 or 108 different dishes for Krishna and is organized jointly by the local community.

Diwali festival is a symbol of the beginning of a new Hindu year in some western and northern parts of India.
There are different ways According to the Ram devotees, on the Diwali day, the tyrannical King of Ram-lanka, King of Ayodhya, had returned to Ayodhya after killing Ravana. People still celebrate this festival in the joy of their return. People of Krishna Bhaktikhara believe that Lord Krishna had killed the tyrannical King Narakasur on this day. Massacre of the masses by the slaughter of this brutal monster spread to the public and happy people filled the ghee of ghee. According to a mythology, Vishnu killed Narayan Singh as a Narasimha, killing Hiranyakashipa [33] and on this day Lakshmi and Lord Vishnuparmi appeared on the same day

Jain

Main article: Deepawali (Jain)
According to Jain opinion, twenty-four Tirthankar, Mahavir Swami had attained liberation on this day. On this day, only Gautam Gandadhar, his first disciple, was received.

Sikh

Even Diwali important for Sikhs as on this day was the foundation stone of the Golden Temple in 1577 in Amritsar. Further sixth guru of the day of Diwali Sikhs in 1619 Hargobind Singh Ji was released from prison.

Historical Importance

Born in Punjab, the birth and birthdate of Swami Ramitirtha was both on Diwali. While taking a bath on Gangakat on Deepawali, he took Samadhi called 'Om'. Maharishi Dayanand became a great Jananayak of Indian culture and took possession near Ajmer on the day of Deepawali. He established the Arya Samaj. Din-e-Elahi promoter 40 yards in front of Dultkhane the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar was suspended the day of a big beacon on Diwali tall bamboo. Emperor Jahangir also used to celebrate Deepawali with pomp. The last emperor of the Mughal dynasty was celebrated as the festival of Bahadur Shah Zafar Diwali and programs organized on this occasion they participate. Shah Alam Hindu-Muslim events across the royal palace was decorated with lights and the Red Fort in the second time took both away.