Dipawali The Festival Of Light In India

In  India Dipawali is one of the festivals celebrated by Hindus all over India. It is considered to be an auspicious occasion in the family. It is celebrated during the month of October-November.

According to the mythology and history of diwali it is believed that Dipawali is celebrated when Lord Ram came back to Ayodhya after an exile of fourteen years. During the exile of fourteen years Lord Ram along with Hanuman and his vanar sena defeated Demon Ravana and came back to home along with Sita and Lakshman.  In other words Dipawali is celebrated because of win of good over bad. Dipawali is celebrated twenty days after Dusherra. According to the history of diwali it is believed that on the occasion of Dusherra Lord Rama killed Ravana and it took him twenty days to return back home hence Dipawali is celebrated twenty days after Dusherra.

Literally Dipawali means an array of lamps. It is believed that when Lord Rama along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman after killing Ravana and completing their exile were welcomed to their kingdom by lightening the whole kingdom with lamps. Diwalia is the most colourful and enjoyable festival because it fills the heart of millions of Indian with happiness and gaiety.

There are many different kinds of legends connected with the occasion of Diwali. This festival is accredited for five days and each day has rituals and myths associated with it. Dhanteras : First day of Dipawali is called Dhanteras or Dhantryaodashi which falls on 13^th day of the month of Ashwin. This day is the most important day for business class and rich people. According to the legend connected is that King Hima? son would have died on the 4^th day of his marriage by a snake? bite. On the 4^th day his daughter-in-law lighten the whole area with numerous lamps and laid all her ornaments, gold and silver coins in a big heap at the entrance of her husband? bedroom. She kept on telling stories and sung songs whole night. When Yam came to take her husband he couldn? enter the room rather sat on the heap of gold and silver and went on listening stories and songs. In the morning he went back. Thus Dhanteras is also known as ?amadeepdaan

· Choti Diwali: Legend related to Choti Diwali is about King Bali

·Diwali: is the 3^rd day of festival of Dipawali when the Lakshmi-Puja falls on the dark night of Amavasya. It is also known as Chopada-Puja.

·Padwa : It is the 4^th day of the festival. It is also known as Va rshaPratipada and marks the coronation of King Vikramaditya. Govardhan-Puja is also performed on this day.

·Bhaiya-Dooj : It is the 5^th and final day of Dipawali festival. This day symbolizes the bond and love between brother and sister. On this day Yamraj visited his sister Yami. His siter put auspicious tilak on his head and both of them ate and enjoyed their time together. Yamraj later declared that on this day any man who receives tilak from his sister will be blessed.

· In India, people start preparation for Dipawali many days before the occasion. People start getting their houses painted and decorated. According to the history of diwali it is believed that by cleansing and lightening the house on the occasion of Dipawali Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth would visit their homes.  People buy new clothes, sweets and lighten their houses with candles, diyas and lamps so as to welcome Goddess Lakshmi and friends. People distribute sweets and chocolates amongst their friends and relatives. Crackers and fireworks are burnt at night by the young and old on the occasion of Dipawali. Precautions need to be taken while playing with crackers and fireworks so as to avoid any mis-happening.