Diwali Festival, Diwali Festival of Light, Hindu Festival Diwali

Festival of Diwali

Diwali festival would be celebrated on 17th October 2009. Also known as 'festival of lights', Diwali is enjoyed by the majority of Indians worldwide. People light diyas and illuminate their house. Besides, they also purchase varied kinds of luminaries to brighten up the event. Indeed, burning of the diyas is considered auspicious. In a grandeur style, people celebrate Deepavali, the unique festival of light. Again, it is approaching bringing with it happiness and enjoyment.

Essentially, Diwali festival is the time to pay obeisance to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. Both of these gods are bringer of 'Prosperity an Happiness'. Lord Ganesha is worshipped for good luck whereas Goddess Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth. It is believed that Diwali festival is celebrated to show the victory of good over evil. It is also said that Deepavali removes darkness and paves way that filled with prosperity, knowledge, financial security and peace in one's life.

There are many legends regarding the observance of the festival of light called Diwali. The story revolving around Lord Rama and his exile of fourteen years is the most popular event in the Indian history that led to the celebration of Deepavali. The event dates back to centuries. The day Lord Rama returned from exile, the city of Ayodhya was illuminated with diyas and there were aerial fireworks. It was the celebration of homecoming of Lord Rama with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman. Lord Rama had killed the demon King Ravana and relieved the people of Lanka.


Another reason for celebrating Diwali was the fact that on that day Lord Rama was coronated as King of Ayodhya. Thus, people were very happy and celebrated the event of Diwali. This was the dark night and in order to dispel darkness, people enjoyed Diwali festival. Even today, there is family gathering, feasting and merry making on the exclusive day of Diwali. Diwaliutsav.com offers you a brief insight into the celebration of Diwali festival. Gather more information by browsing the pages of the website.