Diwali Festival

Diwali falls, the Indian festival of lights, falls on the day of 'Amavasya', when the moon does not rise and there is darkness all around. Light, being symbol of hope and positive energy, indicates the victory of good over evil. By spreading light in every corner of our premises, we try to destroy the reign of darkness, on the night of Diwali. People decorate their premises with diyas, electric bulbs and other decorative electric lighting fixtures, to make their surroundings filled with colorful light and to make it bright and beautiful. Go through the following lines to learn more about Diwali and its significance.

What Is Diwali

Deepavali - the very name of this festival reveals its meaning. The festival is all about the lighting diyas. Later the term 'Deepawali' became 'Diwali'. Deepawali or Diwali is also known as 'the festival of lights', because on this day, people illuminate their home and premises with diyas and colorful lights. Celebrated usually in the month of October or November, Diwali bears significance in the Hindu culture as well as among Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains. The legends connected to the festival are different for different religions. 

The Five Days of Diwali

The first day of Diwali is called 'Dhana Triodasi' or 'Dhanwantari Triodasi' also called Dhanteras. The second day of Diwali is called Narak Chaturdasi. It is the fourteenth lunar day (tithi) of the dark fortnight of the month of Kartik and the eve of Diwali. On this day Lord Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasura and made the world free from fear. The third day of Diwali is the actual Diwali. This is the day when worship for Mother Lakshmi is performed. On the fourth day of Diwali, Govardhan Puja is performed. The fifth day of the diwali is called Bhratri Dooj. It is a day dedicated to sisters. 

Hindu Mythology

The Story of Rama and Sita                                           Story of King Bali and Vamana Avatar(the Dwarf)

The Defeat of Narakasura by Lord Krishna                     Krishna and The Mountain

Diwali Festival In India

Diwali In South India                                                      Diwali In North India

Kali Puja In Bengal                                                         Regional Names of Diwali In India

Diwali Puja

Diwali Puja Process   I   Diwali Aarti   I   Lakshmi Puja   I   Ganesh Puja   I   Kali Puja   I   Diwali Traditions & Culture

Also See

The Story of Rama and Sita  I  Story of King Bali and Vamana Avatar(the Dwarf)  I  The Defeat of Narakasura by Lord Krishna  I  Krishna and The Mountain  

Diwali In South India  I  Diwali In North India  I  Kali Puja In Bengal  I  Regional Names of Diwali In India  I  Brief of Diwali Festival

Diwali Puja Process   I   Diwali Aarti   I   Lakshmi Puja   I   Ganesh Puja   I   Kali Puja   I   Diwali Traditions & Culture