DIWALI CELEBRATION 2022

Diwali, or Deepavali, known as the 'festival of lights,' is usually celebrated in October or November and is on October 24 this year. Lasting over five days, the holiday is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs worldwide. The name of this festival is derived from 'avali,' which means 'row,' and 'Deepa,' meaning 'clay lamps.' When merged, these words mean 'arow of lights.' For this reason, lights are symbolic of this festival, and Indians go overboard with sparklers and fireworks to fuel the inner light that spiritually protects them from the darkness.

Why we celebrate Diwali

There are many reasons to celebrate Diwali, and they are as follows

According to Ramayana, Lord Rama, his wife Sita, and brother Laxmana finally returned to Ayodhya after spending 14 years in exile and defeating the demon king Raavana. Diwali marks his return to his home.

According to the most popular tradition, Diwali is celebrated as the day Goddess Lakshmi was born from Samudra Manthan, the churning of the cosmic ocean of milk by the gods and demons. Lakshmi chose Vishnu as her husband on the night of Diwali, and the two were bonded in holy matrimony.

In the epic Mahabharata, the five Pandava brothers had been tricked into losing a bet in gambling, after which the Kauravas banished them for 12 years. As per the epic, Diwali is the day on which the Pandavas return to Hastinapur on the night of Kartik Amavasya.

In Sikhism, Diwali is related to the event of Guru Hargobind's release by the Mughal emperor Jehangir.

In Jainism, the festival of Diwali is celebrated to observe the anniversary of Mahavira's soul finally attaining Nirvana.

In some states in western India, such as Gujarat, the festival of Diwali signifies the start of a new year.

Eastern India, especially West Bengal, celebrates Diwali as Kali Puja in honor of Goddess Kali. She is known to have gone on a destructive rampage to cleanse the earth of all demons.

Five Days of Diwali

1st Day of Diwali Week - Dhanteras

Dhanteras is the first day of Diwali week and the beginning of the Diwali festival. This is a special day, as it is thought that Lord Dhanwantari came from the sea this day with Ayurveda, a medical science, for the good of humankind. Many people today buy gold, silver, precious stones, and new clothes on Dhanteras.

2nd Day Of Diwali – Choti Diwali

The second day of Diwali is known as Kali Chaudas or Narak Chaturdashi. It is celebrated in some parts of India; that's why it is called Choti Diwali. It is believed that on this day, you should massage your body with oil to alleviate fatigue. And take a rest on this day and should not step out of the house. But in today's time, everyone goes out and visits their friends and family and wishes them happy Diwali.

3rd Day Of Diwali Week – Actual Diwali Day

The real Diwali is on the third day of Diwali week. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshiped. Many people join their families and call the Panditji and do Laxmi puja for the blessings of prosperity and riches, the victory of good over evil, and light over darkness. People light diyas and candles and decorate their houses with colorful lights. Many crackers and fireworks are done throughout the streets on this day.

4th Day of Diwali Week – Vishwakarma Day After Diwali

The fourth day of Diwali week is celebrated. This day is observed with pomp as Bestu Varas. It is celebrated as the new year in the western state of Gujarat.

In northern Indian states, they worshiped their instruments, arms, and equipment, which is commonly celebrated as the day of Govardhan Puja and the day of Vishwakarma. Therefore, most or all businesses remain closed on this day. Also named Annakut on this day.

5th Day of Diwali Week – Bhai Dooj

The fifth and the last day of Diwali is celebrated as Bhai dooj or Bhai Beej day. Yamraj, lord of death, came to meet his sister Yamuna. Where he gave Vardhan to his sister (Yamuna) that the person who visited her that day would be freed from all sins and attain moksha or ultimate liberation. So from then on, every brother visits their sister's house and inquires about their wellbeing. On this day, sisters make sweets and delicious food for their brothers as a mark of their love for their brothers.

How is Diwali Celebrated in India?

People celebrate Diwali with more happiness and joy. They clean their house, decorate it with Diwali lights and put a Diwali lamp outside their house to welcome goddess Laxmi. They spend time with their family and friends. They also exchange gifts and sweets with their neighbors and friends. Boys wear kurta pajamas, and girls wear dresses or sarees. Everyone decorates their house with rangoli and lights

Special Dishes Made on Diwali Festival

Diwali is the festival of lights and sweets. While many people make different types of sweets and farsan and enjoy them with their friends and family, there are many dishes, and some of them are as follows.

1. Namakpara and Shakarparra

These are deep-fried snacks that are tasty and can be eaten with chai or chutney. Namakpara is savory, and Shakarparra is a sweet one that is loved by every kid.

2. Chevda

Chevda is a mixture of dry rice flakes that are roasted with different spices and dry fruits, and groundnuts. Chevda is the snack that you will get in every house on Diwali. This is served to guests when they come to their house.

3. Sev

Sev is basically long fried strips of gram flour mixed with spices. These are then broken into small pieces and served as savory snacks. The crisper the sev, the better they taste!

4. Pakoras

Everyone loves Pakoras, and when you get it with chai, this will make your snacks tastier. Pakoras are made from Bengal gram flour, vegetables, and spices and served hot with spicy or sweet chutney.

5. Laddoos

Laddoos are round sweets that are a part of almost every Indian household. Made from besan, boondi, dates, coconut, and many other ingredients, these are also served as Prasad or offerings to the deities.

6. Karanji

Karanji is a fried pastry that is stuffed with dry fruits, sugar, and desiccated coconut, which is sweet in taste, and everyone loves it. These can be fried in desi ghee which makes them tastier.

7. Samosa

No Diwali food list, especially in North India, is complete without Samosas. The triangular delicacies are generally stuffed with potato and spices and deep fried.

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