On this day, ink bottle, pens and new account books are worshipped. The most auspicious time to do Diwali Puja is after sunset. The time period after sunset is known as Pradosh. Hence no other Diwali Puja Muhurat is as good as Puja Muhurat during Pradosh even if it is available for one Ghati approximately 24 minutes.
Dhanteras, which is also known as Dhantrayodashi, is the first day of five days Diwali festivity. On this day Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped with God Kuber. Lakshmi puja is performed during five days Diwali festivity. Lakshmi puja is the most important day of five days festivity. Icons Facebook Pages. Home Calendars Diwali Puja Calendar. T This Year. Men and women will also typically don new clothes for Diwali, signaling a fresh start for the New Year.
The most popular gift of Diwali is definitely mithai Indian sweets. Shops across India have lavish displays of fudge-like sweets and treats for Diwali in flavors like pistachio, cashew nut and sweet cheese.
For the first day of Diwali, many women will buy gold, silver or new utensils for the home, believing the time to be auspicious for such purchases. Interestingly, the indulgence of gambling, particularly in Northern India, has become an integral part of the holiday for many men. While Diwali is predominantly celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains also embrace the celebration. Each religion has a different take on Diwali but one thing remains the same: Diwali is about joy, happiness and peace for all.
The triumph of peace over evil is celebrated with the exchange of sweets, bursting of firecrackers and generally merriment with family and friends.
For Jains, Diwali denotes the attainment of moksha -- the liberation from the cycle of life and death -- by Mahavira, the 6th century BC founder of Jainism's main tenants. For Sikhs, Diwali denotes the release of Guru Hargobind -- the sixth of Sikhism's 10 gurus -- along with 52 others who were detained in the Gwalior Fort by the Mughal emperor Jehangir.
For Hindus, India's largest religious community, Diwali is inextricably tied to Lord Rama's victory over Ravana a powerful demon and his triumphant return from exile. In order to make Lord Rama's return as swift and safe as possible, his subjects lit the way with thousands of earthen lamps.
The first day of Diwali usually involves renovations, decorations, and cleansing. Earthen oil lamps are lit, and auspicious purchases are made. Cows are typically revered on this day in India's rural areas. People will typically take a bath before sunrise on the second day and anoint themselves with oil.
On this day of Diwali, many will take to the streets to burst firecrackers. Day three is the most celebrated day of the Diwali festival. Also known as the festival of lights , in most parts of the world Diwali will be celebrated for one day on Oct 26, with people cleaning and decorating their homes, visiting temples, lighting lamps, conducting special prayers and gathering with family and community.
The first day is Dhanteras during which most Hindus buy gold and other precious metals with the belief that it will invoke prosperity. The second day is Naraka Chaturdashi and according to legend, it was on this day that Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. In many places, this day is also known as chhoti diwali 'small' Diwali when Hindus make rangolis colorful floor decorations made of rice or sand and buy clothes, sweets and other delicacies.
This is the major day of celebration in many parts of South India. On the third day, Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, is worshipped. This is the major day of Diwali celebrations in most parts of India when many Hindus visit each other's homes, light diyas and set off firecrackers. The fourth day is Govardhan Puja during which Hindus worship Lord Krishna, pay special respect to cows and express appreciation for nature and food.
The fifth day is Bhaiduj when brothers and sisters express their love and affection for each other.
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