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So, the customs and traditions hold deep sentiments of Indians. Thus, we indulge in celebrations with all our hearts, especially when its Diwali we are talking about. Diwali is indeed an important festival for Hindus, but ever wondered why? Sure Diwali signifies the same thing everywhere, and that is the triumph of good over evil.
Yes, you read that right. There are other reasons as well that make this day as auspicious and important as it is. Why do we pray goddess Laxmi on Diwali? Did this question ever pop in your head? We all know goddess Laxmi and even hope that she bestows her blessings on us you see, she is the goddess of wealth. But how many of you knew about her birthday? I know, very few.
Well, according to mythology, goddess Laxmi first incarnated on a new moon day of Kartik month during the churning of the oceans. Thus, she has a strong association with Diwali. And there are good reasons not just for Hindus but also for all others to celebrate this great Festival of Lights.
According to mythology, she was first incarnated on the new moon day amaavasyaa of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean samudra-manthan. She is one of the most popular of goddesses, and thus strongly associated with Diwali. Vishnu Rescued Lakshmi: On this very day Diwali day , Lord Vishnu disguised in his fifth incarnation as Vaman-avtaara the dwarf avatar and Vishnu's first incarnation rescued Lakshmi from the prison of King Bali.
Krishna Killed Narakaasur : On the day preceding Diwali, Lord Krishna killed the demon king Narakaasur of Pragjothispura, who had invaded the three worlds, taking great pleasure in torturing the beings there.
Krishna rescued 16, women from his captivity. The celebration of this freedom went on for two days including the Diwali day as a victory festival: The second day of Diwali is Naraka Chaturdasi. The subjects who loved the Pandavas celebrated the day by lighting the earthen lamps.
The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and illuminated it like never before, and the festival of Diwali is in honor of Rama's victory.
Coronation of Vikramaditya: One of the greatest of Hindu kings, Vikramaditya was crowned on the Diwali day. The legendary emperor, who may have been a historical figure or based on one, is thought of as the ideal king, known for his generosity, courage, and patronage of scholars. Thus, Diwali became a historical event as well. Special Day for the Arya Samaj : It was the new moon day of Kartik Diwali day when the 19th-century scholar Maharshi Dayananda, one of the greatest reformers of Hinduism and the founder of Arya Samaj, attained his nirvana.
Dayananda's great mission was to ask humankind to treat one another as brothers through practices of nobility. Special Day for the Jains: Mahavir Tirthankar, considered to be the founder of modern Jainism also attained his nirvana on Diwali day.
Mahavira abandoned his royal life and left his family to become an ascetic, undertaking fasting and bodily mortifications. It is said that people lit lamps all along the way to light their path in the darkness.
In South India, Diwali commemorates the conquering of the demon Narakasura who had imprisoned thousands of people. It was Lord Krishna who subdued Narakasura and freed the prisoners. According to Hindu religious beliefs, the Absolute Fire Principle, Tej Tattva, is almost absent in the atmosphere during the four months preceding Diwali.
Due to this, the Demons used to trouble the people in the ancient Eras. So, to subdue and conquer Demons, Diwali was celebrated, which is worship based on the absolute Fire Principle. Diwali destroys the distressing elements that are present in the environment.
Diwali conquers evil and establishes peace, harmony, and tranquility around us. It symbolizes the conquest of divine thoughts over evil tendencies and ignites the flame of spiritual passion. It increases the power of piousness which fills our heart with happiness. In eastern India, the festival of Deepavali is associated with the Goddess Durga or her fierce avatar Kali. Goddess Durga symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Lord Kubera who symbolizes treasury and wealth management is also worshiped on Diwali. Their subjects celebrated their return by lighting earthen lamps. The legendary emperor is known for his generosity, courage, as well as the patronage of scholars. So, Diwali came to be recognized as a historical event. Diwali is also the day when Maharishi Dayananda, the 19th-century scholar and one of the greatest reformers of Hinduism, attained his nirvana.
Maharishi Dayananda preached nobility and universal brotherhood. Deepavali is also a special day for the Jains. Lord Mahavira attained his nirvana on the day of Diwali. It was on Diwali in that the foundation stone of the Golden Temple at Amritsar was laid. Bowls of water with candles and flowers floating on the surface also form of decoration on the festival of Diwali.
There is a special effort to clean homes. People wear new clothes and distribute sweets to close friends, family members, and business associates. Melas or fairs are organized in cities, towns, and villages where people gather in large numbers. Diwali is an important festival for the businessman.
On this day, ink bottles, pens, and new account books are worshipped. During the five days of festivity in Diwali, various rituals are performed, and with Goddess Lakshmi, several other Gods and Goddesses are worshipped. However, Goddess Lakshmi is the most significant deity of Diwali. Lakshmi Puja is the highlight of Deepavali. Kuber Puja and Bahi-Khata Puja are also done. People observe full-day fast. All the above Pujas are performed observing full traditional customs and rituals.
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