What are the 5 days of Diwali?
Significance and Importance of 5 Days of Diwali
- Dhanteras : Diwali begins with the first day known as ‘Dhanteras’ or the worship of wealth.
- Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali : The second day is Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali.
- Lakshmi Puja :
- Govardhan Puja or Padva :
- Bhai Dooj :
What makes Diwali special?
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is celebrated across India with great enthusiasm as it symbolises the victory of good over evil. Diwali is celebrated 20 days after Lord Ram killed Ravana (Dusshera) and rescued Sita from captivity in Lanka. The celebration marks the return of Lord Ram to Ayodha after 14 years of exile.
What is Diwali in Mapeh?
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus in India and all around the world in October or November. Hindus believed that she cannot enter a house which is not lit up, so every household burns special Diwali clay lamps (diyas) to light the way for the goddess, which is why the holiday is also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’.
Why is Diwali celebrated as the Festival of Lights?
Diwali, meaning ‘the Festival of Lights’ signifies the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Legend has it that on this day many aeons ago, Lord Rama – an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, returned home triumphant after 14 long years of exile.
Is Diwali an Indian holiday?
Diwali, or Dipawali, is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.
What are the main holidays in India?
India, being a culturally diverse society, celebrates many holidays and festivals, but there are only three national holidays: Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October). States have local festivals depending on prevalent religious and linguistic demographics.