Shubh Deepawali: A Festival of Lights and Joy

Deepawali, known as Diwali in other cultures, is arguably the best-observed festival of India and worldwide. It is a triumphant victory with light upon darkness, goodness upon badness, and knowledge against ignorance. So let us start discussing why we celebrate such a beautiful festival and the best way to do that. Deepawali Importance

Deepawali occurs on the night of a new moon in Hindus' Kartik month, the return of Lord Rama and his wife Sita along with her brother Lakshman in Ayodhya after long 14 years. To welcome them, the people had lit divas that indicate lighting up oil lamps from the path of their homecoming. Lighting the Diya's symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.

Deepawali is also the worship of Goddess Lakshmi. She is goddess of prosperity and money. On this day, everybody calls her for that boon that should come into one's homes.

How to Celebrate Deepawali:

1. Decoration in Homes:

Perhaps the most thrilling part of Deepawali is home decoration. The houses are colourfully lit on this day by colourful lights, diyas and Rangoli art made through coloured powders. Thus, it creates a very warm and cozy ambience and helps in distributing festivity spirit among the members of the family.

2. Worship and Prayers:

The people will do Lakshmi Puja and Puja of Lord Ganesh. That is a day on which people make a prayer to God with the demand for prosperity, good well-being, or better things in the new year. Most of them even gather at their respective places for this.

No festival is complete without sweets. Traditional sweets comprise of ladoos, barfi's, and jalebis. They are made and distributed among the kith and kin and pals. Preparing food along with sharing it will serve to be bonding while sprinkling happiness.

4. Fireworks:

Deepawali is incomplete without fireworks and firecrackers. Even though they give spunk to the festivities, there are safety as well as environmental issues that must also be given a thought. Let's enjoy fireworks but on eco-friendly firework display.

Deepawali teaches a person everything about hope, positivity, and coming together. It motivates people to defeat all the negativity and look ahead to a brighter future. This festival reminds one to value relationships and spread happiness wherever you go.

Conclusion:

Deepawali is so much more than a mere festival; it symbolises the very heart of human life, love, and unity. When you flick the diyas, send sweets, and keep glee and thankfulness hovering over your shoulders, happy Deepawali to one and all, friends and acquaintances, my dear sweethearts-Deepavali filled with joyous moments, prosperous, peace, and goodwill.

Wish you Shubh Deepawali!