Diwali, or the Hindu’s festival of lights, is regarded as the psychosocial festival within Indian and even the whole history. The festival metaphorically depicts the triumph of light over darkness, the triumph of wisdom over ignorance, and in short the victory of good over evil. Following its proper meaning and cultural relevance, Diwali unites families, friends and society to make merry.
This particular article will look at how the festival of Diwali began, the people’s practices during the festival, its significance and why it is observed in a number of regions in the world.
The History of Diwali
According to most Indian festivals, the Diwali ceremony has its origins in ancient Indian customs and traditions, which vary by geography. The return of Lord Rama, his wife Sita together with his brother Lakshman to Ayodhya after 14 years secularized history in India is what Hindus celebrate. After Lord Rama returned with his wife and brother, the citizens of Ayodhya also known as, Ram, Sita and Lakshman lit ‘diaz’ or earthen lamps. There is still this custom to turn on the bulbs and every one of them helps to mask that it is a grim day.
To other people, the day also celebrates the day Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura and freed everyone from fear.
In Jainism, Diwali is celebrated as the day of liberation of Lord Mahavira, while Guru Hargobind Ji was released from his imprisonment in Sikhism.
Heartfelt Wishes:
May this Diwali brings you joy, health and loads of happiness. Happy Diwali!
Wishing you a Diwali which is as sparkling as your smile and happy as your heart!
May this Diwali bring forth the warmth and the glow of peace, love and prosperity in your life!
May the divinity of Diwali give you strength for today, tomorrow and forever.
May your Diwali and that of your loved ones be full of lights and warmth. Happy Diwali!
Prosperity & Success:
May this Diwali bring wealth, success and all the reasons to be happy.
Bring light into your life, dispel the darkness of misfortune, and experience the warmth of success. Happy DIwali!
Keep those hopes high because Diwali is around the corner which will be a source of new beginnings. Happy Diwali!
May Goddess Lakshmi shower you with wealth and prosperity this Diwali.
May this Diwali bring happiness, success and the celebrations of victory into your life.
Family & Togetherness:
May the spirit of Diwali spread happiness and love to everyone in your house.
Happy Diwali and I hope you get to spend those festive days in the company of family and friends, full of affection and smiles.
May the love of friends and family surround you this Diwali and keep you warm.
Warmth, happiness, and peace to your family this Festival of Light along with the message of joy.
This Diwali let your family be blessed with the love and unity of shared togetherness.
Love & Romance:
May your Diwali be as gorgeous as your inner self my cherished one.
To the one who brings attention to my life, Happy Diwali!
Let us hope that such Diwali bring love and spark to our life together.
You are the light of my life, how glad I am to celebrate Diwali with you.
Happy Diwali, my flame will always be with you. You make every puja bright.
New Beginnings:
May this Diwali bring in your life peace, brightness and wealth in newer perspective.
May this Diwali bring with it hope and joy together with bustling prosperity.
This Diwaali lets’ light the diyas of enthudiasam for newly over-excited Diwali.
May Diwali be a time for starting again: new adventures, new achievements and a lot of new unforgettable pictures
May this Diwali bring out new hopes, new beginnings, and new achievements, Happy Diwali!
Health & Well-being:
Let this Diwali be the begining of your good health that lasts a lifetime.
Let us Diwali be one that is filled with good health and calmness.
Happy, healthy Diwali to you, may the festival of lights always keep you high on health and spirits!
May your Diwali be as beautiful as the love in your heart and as sparkling as your Diwali!
Here’s wishing all of you a great Diwali. May you be strong, rich and wise.
Love and Bliss:
May the joy and serenity of this Diwali be embedded into your hearts and minds.
Leave the past behind and this Diwali, start anew towards a peaceful tomorrow.
Happy Diwali to everyone! Let’s celebrate this occasion, filled with the peaceful aura of love.
This diwali may the lights in our homes bring peace and joy to our hearts and minds.
This Diwali may the light bring you joy and an endless sense of calm.
On a Side Note:
Here’s wishing everyone a spectacular Deepavali!
Wishing you all a joyous and esteemed Diwali.
May each day in your life be as bright as the lights of Diwali.
Diwali is informative and pleasant for your family and friends.
This Diwali let’s light our hearts with laughter and joy.
Religious Encouragement:
Worship Goddess Lakshmi for peace and tranquility in your self and your home.
Even in this time of celebration, do remember to claim the spiritual blessings and love.
May the brightness of Diwali be the source of joy within all of us. Happy Diwali – enjoy the godly blessings.
Let us look forward to a day around Diwali when we can really be close to God.
Uplifting Messages:
May the Diwali festival of lights give you hope, strength, and happiness in the year that follows.
To the best Diwali with poise and abundant Blessings.
May this Diwali serve as a reminder of all the good and lovely things in your life.
May your heart be as light as a diya this Diwali.
This Diwali fill your heart with happiness and do not forget to smile.
Inspirational Wishes:
Let this Diwali teach you that light can defeat all darkness at all times.
Let the light of the diyas lead the way through all the hardships in life.
May there be a Diwali which signifies warmth, beauty and positivity.
With the lights of Diwali may you have the courage to follow your dreams.
This Diwali let your imagination take over and inspire the courage, love, and kindness in everything you do.
Wishes for Colleagues:
May you and your family enjoy Diwali with lots of laughter and light!
May your Diwali turn out to be very fortunate not just for you but for your family as well.
May the light of this Diwali season bestow upon you plenty of goodwill and todo.
Wish you and your family Happy Diwali! May the new season brings new delights.
The time to reflect upon the darkness and embrace the light is at hand. Our best wishes to your family for a beautiful Diwali.
Traditional Wishes:
Let this stunning festival of lights spread happiness in your house on Diwali’s festivities while the future summer is full of joy to you!
A dip of happiness. The wealth of joy, colors and love of Diwali shines your life.
We wish you happiness, health and wealth on this Diwali.
May this Diwali illuminate your life with hope, happiness and positivity.
May these Diwali celebrations bless you with wealth, health and prosperity.
Have a safe and jolly Diwali and may this holiday be the best one yet. Abundant memories with the family I have missed.
With each new holiday may all of your wishes come true and each year be better than the last. Happy New Year.
Fill the burning candle with affection and may it burn with every hope and wish for the New Year to come.
Wishing you wealth and wisdom as bright as the Diwali stars.
Let all who deserve these blessings feel the warmth and love that come with this festival.
The meaning of this festival shall be in the hearts of everyone with peace guiding them.
May the colors bring out the joy that lives inside you.
Celebrating the festival will allow me to wish good health and fortune to you and have a family reunion.
This is the time for purity and kindness. Happy Diwali.
On this Diwali, let love, laughter, and light ring with joy.
Let this Diwali bring you maximum joy.
To welcoming new beginnings and great days ahead of us – Happy Diwali!
This Diwali, may happiness and peace fill your house.
Hope this festival brings you sweet delights and pleasant memories.
Hope this Diwali you are abounding with joy and wealth.
Let your heart fill with light and warmth.
Happy Diwali to you and your dear ones.
Wishing you all a sparkling, happy, and safe Diwali.
This Diwali warm your heart with love and light.
Hope all you have wonderful memories during this Diwali.
Let this Diwali bring in your life hope, happiness and positivity.
To a new beginning and a bright future, happy Diwali!
Sending you lots of happiness and health this Diwali.
Let the lights of Diwali lead you to new achievements.
This Diwali, revert back to celebrate its magnificence and make every moment count.
This Diwali, may all your wishes come true.
Let this Diwali be the one with lots of humour and affection, and create new memories.
To every household on this Diwali, may you be blessed with endless joy.
Wishing all a safe, happy and prosperous Diwali.
Spread even more love and laughter this Diwali.
Here’s to love, laughing, and the lights that add glamour to the festival. Happy Diwali!
This Diwali, I hope that you find peace, happiness, and brightness in your life!
The Past story about how Dewali began
Have you ever thought about the past story behind the celebration of Dewali in such a festive way?
There are a story about Dewali festival. The tale of how dewali came to be celebrated differs across India. But the story of Ram you just heard is the most common version.
Long ago in India, there was a great warrior prince named Ram. Ram was banished from his country by his father king Dashrath. The king told Ram that he could only come back after living in the forest for 14 years. While in the forest his wife Sita was kidnapped by the ten-headed demon king Ravan but Ram rescued her with the help of his brother and the monkey general Hanuman and eventually returned to his homeland. When Ram returned people were overjoyed and celebrated by lighting their homes with lamps decorating the whole city and setting off fireworks. This is the story at the beginning of Dewali.
When is Diwali Celebrated?
The festival of Dewali occurs on the 15th day of the Hindu month Karthik. Which is the holiest month of Hindu lunar calendar. It usually occurs in October or November.
- Dhanteras: The first day of Diwali marks the opening ceremonies where worship of the deities for wealth and success is the prayer of the day.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali): During the second day of the festival a story of Lord Krishna defeating Narakasura is recollected.
- Lakshmi Puja (Main Diwali Day): The third day is the most essential as it is the day in which the family conducts worship (puja) for the deity Lakshmi who is in charge of wealth. The houses are decorated with diaz and candles with the night getting brighter from the pyrotechnics.
- Govardhan Puja: The fourth day of the festival signifies the day when Lord Krishna held up the Govardhan Hill to save the people of Vrindavan from the excessive rainfall.
- Bhai Dooj: The Last Day of Diwali is set aside to prove the love between a brother and a sister, with exchange of gifts between them.
Dewali 2024 : Date & Time & Calendar
| Tithi | Date & Time |
| Amavasya Tithi Begins | October 31, 2024 at 03:52 PM |
| Amavasya Tithi Ends | November 01, 2024 at 06:16 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | From 05:12 P.M. 07:43 PM |
| Laxmi Puja Muhurat | From 05:12 P.M. 06:16 PM |
| Vrishabha Muhurat | From 06:00 P.M. 07:59 PM |
Dewali 2024 : Calendar
| Date | Puja Muhurat | Tithi | Festival | Explanation |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 06:31 PM to 08:13 PM | Trayodashi Tithi | Dhanteras | Dhanteras is known as the best day to buy new utensils in gold or silver. Devotees pray to Goddess Laxmi and Lord Dhanvantri on this auspicious day for wealth and wellbeing. |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 05:14 PM to 06:29 PM | Trayodashi Tithi | Yama Deepam | Devotees honor Lord Yama on this auspicious day by lighting a diya with mustard oil. To get rid of the fear of untimely death, devotees perform puja to Lord Yama Dev. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM | Chaturdashi Tithi | Choti Diwali | Choti Diwali is also celebrated as Narak Chaturdashi. The victory of Lord Krishna over Narakasura is celebrated on this day. Ritualistic washing, using fragrant oils, and puja (prayer) are common practices in the early morning. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 05:12 PM to 06:16 PM | Amavasya Tithi | Laxmi Pujan | Devotees perform Laxmi puja and pray to Goddess Lakshmi on this auspicious day. People dispel the gloom by lighting candles and diyas. Families gather for Lakshmi Puja in order to worship Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, joy, and success. |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 06:34 AM to 08:46 AM | Pratipada Tithi | Govardhan Puja | People perform Govardhan Puja on this day to commemorate the moment when Lord Krishna raised Govardhan Hill to shield the peasants from torrential rain. |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 12:38 PM to 02:55 PM | Dwitiya Tithi | Bhai Dooj | On the final day of Diwali, Bhai Dooj, the bond between brothers and sisters is celebrated. Brothers give their sisters presents and promise to protect them in return for sisters praying for their health and long life. |
Diwali Traditions and Celebrations
There are many different tradition and Celebrations that take place during Dewali.
- Cleaning and Decorating Homes
One of the more artistic tradition is creation of rangoli. It is a beautiful pattern created on floors using colored rice, sand flower or flower petals. They believed to bring good luck and use to welcome guests and the goddess Lakshmi.
- Lighting Diaz and Candles
One of these is lighting a row of clay lamps outside the home. These special lamps called Diaz and their symbolizes purity Good Luck and Power. It is believed that the presence of light drives away darkness and evil forces. Along with lighting diaz each home is thoroughly cleaned to welcome positivity and the windows opened to let in Lakshmi the Hindu goddess of wealth and good fortune.
- Bursting Firecrackers
During Dewali you will also see people lighting firecrackers and sparklers to scare away evil spirits with that bright colors and loud noises.
- Exchanging Gifts and Sweets
Like many other celebration in the world dewali sees family and friends exchange gifts and share a feast together. Lots of delicious sweets and snacks are prepared for dewali.
During Dewali you can say ” Happy Dewali” . Which is a greeting to those who celebrating.
The Importance of Diwali
Diwali is not celebrated just for its religious reasons but is a more spiritual event for people of different religions and culture. It is the season to look within, cleanse oneself of any ill-will and inculcate goodwill. By lighting diaz, people erase ignorance and show the way of Knowledge.
For commercial establishments, the festival of Diwali also brings in vast profits. In India, this is the height of the festive season when the sales of clothes, electronics, ornaments, festive sweets reach the peak. A lot of such offers come out during this period and that is why Diwali celebrates many success stories as well in commercial sectors.
Global Celebrations of Diwali
Diwali is said to be mainly an Indian festival, but its relevance together with its acceptability has risen above ethnic boundaries. Diwali is a festival that many people celebrate throughout the world, especially in countries that have a large Indian population like the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada, and the Caribbean. Generally, public Diwali events such as those in these countries frequently celebrate community, culture, and fireworks performances with joy and excitement.
In 2021, Diwali celebrations were also noted at the White House in the USA as well as the Houses of Parliament in the UK- these events were indicative of how fast Diwali is being recognized in the world.
Diwali Festival and Environmental Consideration
Over the last few years, there has been an ongoing discourse in some circles about the adverse environmental impacts associated with the use of firecrackers during Diwali. People have now been implementing green Diwali celebrations by adopting measures to mitigate noise pollution, using disposable decorations, and promoting energy saving light emitting diode lights.
Conclusion
Everyone celebrate special day in their own way and these are just some of the common ones seen during Dewali as celebrated by Hindus. From the common idea of festival of light, Diwali can simply be defined in relation to the flourishing aspects of people’s lives; positiveness and togetherness. The light of the festival of Diwali rejuvenates the people with good thoughts – away from the hate, brightening those around you, sweetening the ‘sweet’ things within. Celebrated in many cultures, Diwali is a fine illustration of how customs can bring individuals together irrespective of geographical as well as ideational barriers
Everypne celebrate spacial day in their own way and these are just some of the common ones seen during Dewali as celebrated by hindus.
During Dewali you can say ” Happy Dewali” . Which is a greeting to those who celebrating
