Diwali –
Diwali is called as ‘Festival of Lights’ and is celebrated by Hindus. This festival is observed generally in the month of October or November . There are a lot of preparations on this day. People start cleaning their homes fifteen to twenty days prior from Diwali like white washing, painting , dusting . Everyone is happy on this day and prays Goddess Lakshmi and God Ganesha . It is assumed that Goddess Lakshmi visits each and every house on that day and gives blessings to families of healthy and prosperous life a head . Every home is decorated with flowers and lights . People wear new clothes and distributes gifts and sweets to neighbours , relatives and friends .
Etymology of Diwali
Diwali —also known as Deepawali comes from the Sanskrit word dipavali meaning ‘row or series of lights’. The term is derived from the Sanskrit words dipa meaning ‘lamp, light, lantern, candle and avali meaning ‘a row, range, continuous line, series’ .
Why do we celebrate Diwali ?
Diwali is a Hindu festival and we celebrate Diwali because Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravan a demon in north .
In south, we celebrate Diwali because of victory of Lord Krishna over demon Narakasura . It is celebrated in total five days , starts from Dhanteras and ends at Bhai dooj.
When is Diwali ?
Many people have the question about the dates of Diwali so, here is the answer –
2024
Tuesday 29, October , 2024 – Sunday 3, November , 2024
2025
Saturday 18, October , 2025 – Thursday 23 , October , 2025
2026
Friday 6, November , 2026 – Wednesday 11, November , 2026
Traveling during Diwali festival
Traveling during Diwali could be a little bit difficult as people from various parts of states return back to their home , villages and towns . This is the reason that all the public transports and hotels fill up quickly during that time . So, a person should avoid travelling at that time for other reasons than Diwali. They should plan their visit fifteen to twenty days prior or after Diwali to save time .
Wishes For Diwali
Some of the wishes for Diwali are listed below –
- “Wishing you and your family a Diwali filled with love, light, and prosperity. May the glow of diyas illuminate your life with happiness and joy!”
- “On this auspicious occasion of Diwali, may the divine light of Diwali bring into your life peace, prosperity, happiness, and good health. Happy Diwali!”
- “May the festival of lights brighten up your life with new opportunities, success, and prosperity. Have a sparkling Diwali!”
- “Diwali is the time to celebrate the joy of being together with family and friends. Wishing you a Diwali filled with warmth, laughter, and togetherness.”
- “Let’s celebrate a green Diwali this year. May the festival of lights bring awareness about our environment and inspire us to celebrate responsibly. Happy Diwali!”
- “As we celebrate Diwali, may the light of the diyas guide you on the path of success and prosperity. May this festival fill your life with new beginnings and renewed hope.”
- “May the festival of lights illuminate your life with the glow of happiness, harmony, and peace.
- “On this Diwali, let’s take a moment to express gratitude for all the blessings in our lives. Wishing you a joyous and grateful Diwali!”
- “May the festival of Diwali bring people from different cultures and communities together in the spirit of unity and harmony. Happy Diwali to all!”
- “This Diwali, may the light within you shine brighter than the lights around you. Wishing you inner peace, strength, and happiness. Happy Diwali!”
Countries that celebrate Diwali across the world
List of countries that celebrate Diwali across the world are-
- India
- Nepal
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- United kingdom
- Myanmar
- South Africa
- Thailand
- Indonesia
Don’t Burst Crackers On Diwali
- People for their enjoyment burn crackers on Diwali but there should be a basic understanding that the smoke it exhibits leads to health issues to people and harms environment .
- It harms human peace of mind as there is a lot of noise from crackers.
- It can also lead to fire in parks or near by forests or any near residential area .
- It can lead to rise of air pollution as it contains toxic gases and chemical compounds .
- It also leads to rise in temperature which causes global warming .
- People above 60 years can suffer from heart attacks due to loud sounds .
Due to above mentioned reason a person should not burst crackers on Diwali .
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