I would like to start off by wishing everyone a Shubh Deepavali or Happy Diwali! Today marks the new year of our Hindu Calendar, the very day when our valiant Siyapati Ram defeated the demon Raavan, re-establishing peace. Today is the day we are told stories of his bravery, her sacrifices, and most importantly, the victory of Good over Evil.
Ramayana, now that I've heard from a range of perspectives, becomes a very debatable topic for me, as I find many stages of injustice which I would wholeheartedly like to discuss -- but maybe some other day. :D
Diwali is not only celebrating our foundations and great epics, but also celebrating the achievements in life, the struggles we've overcome as human beings, the responsibilities we've fully fulfilled, the goals we have accomplished. It is a time to relish sweets, take blessings, and enjoy this heartiest occasion to the fullest.
To make your Festival of Lights a bit more intriguing, I share with you some of my knowledge learnt about this auspicious occasion.
Diwali is a union of India and its citizens, with over 800 million celebrating it in their own unique ways.
The word 'Diwali' can be elaborated as a row of lighted diyas (lamps)
Diwali is declared holiday in India, Trinidad & Tobago, Myanmar, Nepal, Mauritius, Guyana, Singapore, Surinam, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Fiji.
While Hindus celebrate it as the return of Sri Ram and Devi Sita, Jains celebrate it to mark the attainment of moksha by Mahavira and Sikhs, to celebrate the return of the Guru Hargobind Sahibji.
Diwali is celebrated in honor of the marriage of the Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi along with the triumph of the Lord Krishna over the demon Naraka. Hindus in Bengal honor the fearsome Goddess Kali on the occasion of Diwali.
The English city of Leicester is known to host the biggest Diwali celebrations outside of the nation.
“Shubh Deepavali” is a customary greeting meaning to “Have an auspicious diwali”.
So here's wishing everyone a Shubh Deepavali!
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