India’s widely celebrated festival, Diwali is celebrated today and the preparation for the same might have already begun in all corners of the country. The festival that marks the victory of good over evil, hope over despair and light over darkness is an auspicious festival for Hindus in India.
History of Diwali
Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama from Lanka (now Sri Lanka) to Ayodhya along with his abducted wife Goddess Sita and brother Lakshmana. Rama had returned after killing Ravan, and Lord Vamana defeated Bali the same day. Diwali also marks the death and destruction of various demons like Narkasur by Lord Krishna too.
People make preparation days before the actual day of celebration, clean, decorate their houses and offices, and light diyas and lights all around and celebrate Diwali.
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Diwali 2022: Date and Shubh Muhurat
Diwali, the festival of light is celebrated on the darkest night of the year during the Hindu month of Kartik. The shubh Muhurat for the Diwali Puja 2022 will be between 6:53 PM and 8:16 PM. However, the timings may vary according to the cities.
The first day of Diwali is celebrated as Dhanteras which marks the beginning of Diwali festivities. This year Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 22.
Followed by the second day of Diwali, also known as Bhut Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali in common. Observed in Gujarat during Chaturdashi Tithi, Choti Diwali will be celebrated on 23 October on the occasion of Kali Chaudas.
And finally comes the main day. The actual day of Deepavali is celebrated on Amavasya Tithi. On this day, Indian’s celebrate Diwali and perform Laxmi Puja along with lighting Diyas to mark the victory of of good over bad and light over darkness.
But do you know that the celebrations don’t end there. The following day is Padwa when people worship books and vehicles and the fifth day people will perform Govardhan puja, thus concluding the 5-day gala.
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