Diwali Celebrations And Its True Meaning

Diwali is synonymous with Hindu rituals and the faith that surrounds it. It is celebrated by one and all, irrespective of age and socioeconomic status.

Diwali is the festival of lights. It is believed to be the day when the incarnation of Vishnu, Lord Ram returned to his capital Ayodhya after killing the demon king Ravana. The populace celebrated Lord Ram’s return with great enthusiasm and festivity and lit diyas. We celebrate Diwali on Amavasya the no-moon day of the Hindu calendar month Kartik. The moon rises from the next day. Diwali thus signifies the day leading us to light from darkness meaning the light of knowledge from the darkness of ignorance.

Today, the ‘diyas’ has made way for candles and fancy electrical lights though the joy and glitter are still the same. Diwali is associated with the firing of crackers, lots of sweets and scrumptious food, new clothes, starting of new business books for the traders and promotional sales. People exchange gifts with their loved ones and celebrate the festival with immense fervor.