Diwali celebrated in India or Nepal 2019? some truths & facts.

Diwali enjoyed in India or Nepal 2019? few realities & facts.

               This festival signifies the victory of light over darkness spiritually. In India, Diwali has been depicted as a festival after the summer harvest in the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar since ancient times. Diwali finds mention in Sanskrit texts called Padma Purana and Skanda Purana which are believed to have been written by elaborating on any central text in the second half of the first millennium. Diyas (lamps) are believed to represent parts of the Sun in Skanda Purana, the Sun which is the cosmic giver of light and energy for life and which changes its position in the month of Kartik according to the Hindu calendar. 

@ Asked some questions:

1) Origin of the word of Diwali
2) History of Diwali
3) Importance of Diwali
4) The spiritual significance of Diwali
5) The historical significance of Diwali

★ Origin of the word Diwali 

The word Deepavali has its origin from a mixture of two Sanskrit words 'Deep' meaning 'Diya' and 'Avail' meaning 'line' or 'chain'. In its celebration, lakhs of publishers are lit at the gates, houses and temples. 

★ History of Diwali 

                          The Puranas are one of the eighteen Puranas composed in the Sanskrit language composed by Maharishi Ved Vyasa. The Padma Purana occupies the second place in the order of enumeration of all eighteen Puranas. It is also in second place in terms of verse number. The first place is given to Skanda Purana. The Padma means 'flower of Kamal'. Since the creation-creator Brahmaji had expanded the creation-related knowledge arising from the navel-lotus of Lord Narayana, this Purana has been termed as Padma Purana. In this Purana, with the detailed glory of Lord Vishnu, there is a beautiful description of the character of Lord Shri Ram and Shri Krishna, the form of Shalgram, the greatness of various pilgrimages, Tulsi-glory and various fasts. ? 

★ Six sections of Padmapuran are famous:-

1) Universe Khand 

2) Land Khand 

3) Heaven Khand 

4) Brahman Khand 

5) Infestation Khand 

6) Answer Khand 

                  The name of 'Adi Khand' is also popular. In the index of Narada Purana, the 'Brahma Khanda' has been ingrained into the 'Swarga Khanda' and according to a mention of Padmapuran himself, in addition to the above mentioned six sections, the 'Kriya Khanda' (Kriyogasara Khanda) is also counted as the seventh Khanda. has gone. However, different texts are also available from this text, where only 6 sections are mentioned and 'Kriya Kaushasaara' section is considered as 'Answer section', considering 'Kriya Khand' as the same name as 'Srishti Khand'. In order to prepare authentic versions of Padmapuran, the version presented by 'Anandashram Printing Press, Pune' in 1893-94 AD is going to have importance as a milestone. In this edition, with the help of many scholars, an attempt has been made to present the most authentic form of Padmapuran. The total number of shlokas in it is 48,452. The ancient version published from 'Venkateshwara Press, Bombay' in 1956-58 AD, presented by 'Mansukh Rai More, 5, Clive Ra, Kolkata', formed the basis, as the version published from 'Anandasram' had very little verse 55000 was. 

★ Importance of Diwali 

             Diwali is one of the delighted festivals in Nepal and India. People clean their houses and decorate them for the celebration. This festival is great for Nepalis because from this day the new year begins in Nepal Samvat. Deepawali is one of the largest shopping seasons in Nepal and India; During this time people also buy expensive items such as cars and gold ornaments and clothes, gifts, appliances, kitchen utensils etc. for themselves and their families. People usually give sweets and dry fruits as gifts to their family members and friends. On this day children hear from their parents and elders about ancient stories, stories, myths about the fight between good and evil or between light and darkness. During this time girls and women go shopping and make rangoli and other creative patterns on the floor, near the door and on the paths. Young and adult assist each other in works and lighting. 

★ The spiritual significance of Diwali

                   Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs to mark various historical events, stories or myths but they all represent the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. Yoga, Vedanta, and Samkhya schools in Hindu philosophy all believe that beyond this physical body and mind there is something that is pure infinite, and eternal which is called Atman or Atman. Diwali is a celebration of inner light on spiritual darkness, 

           It is told in the ancient Hindu text Ramayana that, many people consider Deepawali as a tribute to the return of Lord Rama and wife Sita and their brother Lakshmana. According to other ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata, some consider Deepawali as a symbol of the return of the Pandavas after 12 years of exile and 1 year of exile.

             Many Hindus consider Deepawali to be associated with Lord Vishnu's wife and goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of celebration, wealth and prosperity. The five-day festival of Deepawali begins on the birthday of Lakshmi, born of the churning of the cosmic ocean of milk by gods and demons.

The night of Deepawali is the day when Lakshmi chose Vishnu as her husband and then married him.

In some western and northern parts of India, the festival of Diwali marks the beginning of a new Hindu year. There are different reasons or stories behind the practice of lighting the lamp.

                  According to Rama devotees, on the day of Diwali, King of Ayodhya, Rama returned to Ayodhya after the tyrannical king Ravana of Lanka. The people of Krishna Bhaktidhara believe that on this day Lord Krishna the tyrannical King Narakasura. Due to the slaughter of this dastardly monster, immense joy spread in the public and people filled with happiness lit lamps of ghee. According to a legend, Vishnu Hiranyakashipu in the form of Narasimha and on this day Lakshmi and Dhanvantari appeared after Samudra Manthan.

★ The historical significance of Diwali

               Born in Punjab, Swami Ramathirtha was born and Mahaprayan was both on Diwali. He took samadhi saying 'Om' while bathing in the Ganges on Deepavali. Maharishi Dayanand ended up being close to Ajmer on the day of Diwali by becoming the great public figure of Indian culture. He founded the Arya Samaj. During the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar, the founder of Din-i-Ilahi, a large Akashdeep was hung on a bamboo 40 yards high in front of Daulatkhana on the day of Diwali. Emperor Jahangir also celebrated Diwali with pomp. Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last emperor of the Mughal dynasty, celebrated Deepavali as a festival and attended events organized on the occasion. During the time of Shah Alam II, the entire royal palace was decorated with lamps and both Hindus and Muslims participated in the events held in the Red Fort.

★ The economic significance of Diwali

                 The festival of Diwali marks a major shopping period in India. Diwali in the West is equivalent to Christmas in terms of consumer purchases and economic activity. This festival is a time to buy new clothes, household items, gifts, gold and other big purchases. Spending and shopping on this festival are considered auspicious as Lakshmi is considered the goddess of wealth, prosperity and investment.

                 Several explained that Diwali is the day when Ram returned to Ayodhya with his wife, brother and Hanuman after killing Ravan. For some communities, Diwali is celebrated as the day when Pandavas returned to their nation after 13 years of exile and hiding. Diwali is also seen as the day on which, Lord Lakshmi came out of the sea of milk. The night of Diwali is celebrated with colours to enjoy the marriage of Lord Vishnu and Lord Lakshmi.

           For people of Eastern regions of India, this festival is celebrated as the victory of Kali over demons. In the north-central part of India, Diwali is the day when Lord Krishna lifted Mount Govardhan to safeguard his village people from the wrath of Lord Indra. 

            It is not just about Hinduism. Sikhs see Diwali as the day when Guru Har Gobind freed many people from Gwalior Fort. In Jainism, this is the day when Mahavira attained nirvana.

          Here is everything that you need to know and understand about celebrating Diwali in India. First of all, the demand for the tickets, hotels and other services will be at the pinnacle during Diwali. Thus, it is very important to pre-book all your services and amenities before your departure date.