Dipawali or Diwali is supposedly the biggest festival in the Republic of India amongst all religions, casts and creed. It is said to be the brightest festival, marking the end of evil and ushering mankind into a new era of happiness and prosperity. The festival of lights is not only celebrated in India but also in countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and the Fiji Islands. It is celebrated as a national holiday there.
The Day of Dipawali is the day when Lord Rama returned back to his Kingdom of Ayodhya after slaying the Evil Demon Ravana of Lanka. He came back with his Wife who had been held hostage by Ravana. Also with him came his younger brother Lakshmana and the Monkey God Hanuman. For those who have embraced Jainism as their religion, Dipawali is the day when Lord Mahavira attained Moksha back in 527 BC. Sikhs celebrate Dipawali as their day when Guru Har Gobind Ji returned to Amritsar after setting free 52 Hindu Kings imprisoned by Emperor Jahangir in Fort Gwalior.
The day is called in a very huge manner in India. The whole country gets decorated in lights and illumination like a bride and crackers are burst all around. Diyas are lit all over and the Goddess is prayed to for Divine Intervention to seek her blessings. The day is marked as the one when one prays to have all the sorrows jettisoned from one’s life creating room for only happiness and joy to flow in.
This is the time when the whole country is lit up with fireworks and it becomes very tough to see a clear sky. The celebrations start from the eve and go onto till a few days after the festival as well. The whole week is counted as auspicious and said to be very special for everyone.
According to Hindu Philosophy, this is the day when one gets the chance of a lifetime to take notice of the inner light that is existent inside a person. The day is marked when one gets rid of all ignorance and prays for all obstacles to leave life. A Grand Lakshmi Puja happens on this day in every household. The whole house is decorated with diyas and candles and the Puja is done on a very resounding note. The Goddess is prayed to from the heart and asked for forgiveness apart from being prayed to for lots of happiness, prosperity and wealth within home.
India is a religious land where one thinks a lot about such festivals and makes it a point to categorically celebrate the same as well. Lots of lights, sweets being distributed all over and wishes being exchanged make for a quintessential Dipwali or Diwali. One cannot honestly ask for more as the festival gives a person everything he asks for. You get all the joys flowing in at once and people hugging and embracing each other to call in this wonderful festival that marks a new phase in life.
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