Diwali, Deepavali is a festival celebrated by all Indian irrelevant of
their cast, creed and religion with equal enthusiasm and gaiety. While
the rest of the Indians are imbued into the festive mood for the advent
the Hindu New Year, the agrarian society of India is jubilating for a
different reason.
Diwali also known as Divali, Deepavali and the "festival of lights", is
an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in autumn every year. The festival
spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over
ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair.
Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit fusion word Dīpāvali, formed from
dīpa (दीप, "light" or "lamp") and āvalī (आवली, "series, line, row").
Dīpāvali or Deepavalli thus meant a "row" or "series of lights".[22] Its
celebration include millions of lights shining on housetops, outside
doors and windows, around temples and other buildings in the communities
and countries where it is observed. Diwali (English pronunciation:
/dɨˈwɑːliː/)is variously spelled or pronounced in diverse languages of
India: 'deepabali' (Oriya: ଦିପାବଲି), 'deepaboli' (Bengali: দীপাবলী),
'deepavali' (Assamese: দীপাৱলী, Kannada: ದೀಪಾವಳಿ, Malayalam: ദീപാവലി,
Tamil: தீபாவளி and Telugu: దీపావళి), 'divali' (Gujarati: દિવાળી, Hindi:
दिवाली, Marathi: दिवाळी, Punjabi: ਦੀਵਾਲੀ), 'diyari' (Sindhi: दियारी),
and 'tihar' (Nepali: तिहार).
The festival preparations and rituals typically extend over a five day
period, but the main festival night of Diwali coincides with the
darkest, new moon night of the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartik. In the
Gregorian calendar, Diwali night falls between mid-October and
mid-November.
Diwali dates back to ancient times in India, as a festival after the
summer harvest in the Hindu calendar month of Karthikai. The festival is
mentioned in Padma Purana, the Skanda Purana, and other Sanskrit Hindu
scriptures; the divas (lamps) are mentioned in Skanda Purana to
symbolically represent parts of sun, the cosmic giver of light and
energy to all life, who seasonally transitions in the Hindu calendar
month of Kartik.
Diwali is one of the happiest of holidays in India, with significant
preparations. People clean their homes and decorate them for the
festivities. Diwali is one of the biggest shopping seasons in India;
people buy new clothes for themselves and their families, gifts,
appliances, kitchen utensils, small to big ticket items such as cars and
gold jewelry. People also buy gifts for family members and friends
which typically includes sweets, dry fruits and seasonal specialities
depending on regional harvest and customs. It is also the period when
little kids hear ancient stories, legends, myths and battle between good
and evil, light and darkness from their parents and elders. Girls and
women go shopping, and create rangoli and other creative patterns on
floors, near doors and walkways. Youth and grown ups graduate to helping
with lighting and preparing for patakhe (fireworks).
There is significant variation in regional practices and rituals.
Depending on the region, prayers are offered before one or more deities,
with most common being Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
On Diwali night, fireworks light up the neighborhood skies. Later,
family members and invited friends celebrate the night over food and
sweets.
The religious significance of Diwali varies regionally within India,
depending on the school of Hindu philosophy, regional myths, legends,
and beliefs. Many see Diwali honouring the return of the lord Rama, his
wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana from exile, as told in the ancient
Hindu epic called the Ramayana. To some, Diwali marks the return of
Pandavas after 12 years of Vanvas and one year of agyatavas in the other
ancient Hindu epic called the Mahabharata. Many other Hindus believe
Diwali is linked to the celebration of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth
and prosperity, and wife of deity Vishnu. The five day festival of
Diwali begins on the day Lakshmi was born from the churning of cosmic
ocean of milk during the tug of war between the forces of good and
forces of evil; the night of Diwali is the day Lakshmi chose Vishnu as
her husband and then married him. Some Hindus offer pujas to additional
or alternate deities such as Kali, Ganesha, Saraswati, and Kubera. Other
Hindus believe that Diwali is the day Vishnu came back to Lakshmi and
their abode in the Vaikuntha; so those who worship Lakshmi receive the
benefit of her good mood, and therefore are blessed with mental,
physical and material well-being during the year ahead.
In India's eastern region, such as West Bengal, Lakshmi is not
worshipped, only deity Kali is worshipped and the festival is called
Kali Puja.In India's Braj and north central regions, deity Krishna is
recognized. People mark Mount Govardhan, and celebrate legends about
Krishna. In other regions, the feast of Annakoot is celebrated, with 56
or 108 different cuisines prepared, offered to Krishna, then shared and
celebrated by the local community.
In West, South and certain Northern parts of India, the festival of
Diwali marks the start of a new Hindu year. Along with Goddess Lakshmi,
offerings are made to Ganesha who symbolizes ethical beginnings and
fearless remover of obstacles; Saraswati who symbolizes music,
literature and learning; and Kubera who symbolizes book keeping,
treasury and wealth management.
തിന്മയുടെ മേൽ നന്മയുടെ വിജയത്തെ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന ഉൽസവമാണ് ദീപാവലി അഥവാ
ദിവാലി, दिवाली, தீபாவளி. തുലാമാസത്തിലെ അമാവാസി ദിവസമാണ് ദീപാവലി
ആഘോഷിച്ചുവരുന്നത്. ദീപങ്ങളുടെ ഉൽസവമായ ഇത് ഹിന്ദു, ജൈന, സിഖ്
മതവിശ്വാസികൾ മൺവിളക്കുകൾ തെളിച്ചും പടക്കം പൊട്ടിച്ചും ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു.
ദീപാവലി ദക്ഷിണേന്ത്യൻ ഭാഷകളിൽ (തമിഴ്, തെലുങ്ക്, കന്നഡ,
മലയാളം)സംസ്കൃതത്തിലെ അതേപേരിലും മറ്റുഭാഷകളിൽ ദിവാലി എന്ന പേരിലും
ആചരിക്കുന്നു. എല്ലാ ഇന്ത്യൻ സംസ്ഥാനങ്ങളിലും ഇത് ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു.
Before Diwali night, people clean, renovate and decorate their homes. On
Diwali night, Hindus dress up in new clothes or their best outfit,
light up diyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside their home,
participate in family puja typically to Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth
and prosperity. After puja (prayers), fireworks follow, then a family
feast including mithai (sweets), and an exchange of gifts between family
members and close friends.
Diwali also marks a major shopping period in nations where it is
celebrated. On the same night that Hindus celebrate Diwali, Jains
celebrate a festival of lights to mark the attainment of moksha by
Mahavira, and Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas. Diwali is an official
holiday in India,Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad
and Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji.
Diwali is also the end of the cropping season. This is the time of the
year when farmers would be getting the results of their sweat and blood.
The hard work they do all through the year is supposed to pay results
in terms of a healthy crop. Harvesting period generally
bear a lot of prosperity for agrarian society. Thus, the farmers pray
to Goddess Lakshmi (the Goddess of wealth) for the best results.
The name "Diwali" is a contraction of "Deepavali", दीपावली, Dīpāvalī,
which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of
small clay lamps (diyas or dīpas) in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to
signify the triumph of good over evil. During Diwali, all the celebrants
wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and
friends.
ദീപം (വിളക്ക്), ആവലി(നിര) എന്നീ പദങ്ങൾ ചേർന്നാണ് ദീപാവലി എന്ന പദം ഉണ്ടായത്, ഇത് ലോപിച്ചാണ് ദീവാളീ എന്നായിത്തീർന്നത്.
ശ്രീരാമൻ 14-വർഷത്തെ വനവാസത്തിനുശേഷം അയോദ്ധ്യയിൽ തിരിച്ചെത്തിയതിനെ
പ്രതിനിധീകരിച്ചാണ് ദീപാവലി ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നത്. ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണൻ നരകാസുരനെ
വധിച്ചതിന്റെ ആഘോഷം. ജൈനമതവിശ്വാസപ്രകാരം മഹാവീരൻ നിർവാണം പ്രാപിച്ചതിനെ
അനുസ്മരിക്കാനായി.
Diwali is a five day festival in many regions of India, with Diwali
night centering on the new moon - the darkest night - at the end of the
Hindu lunar month of Ashvin and the start of the month of Kartika. In
the Common Era calendar, Diwali typically falls towards the end of
October, or first half of November each year. The darkest night of
autumn lit with diyas, candles and lanterns, makes the festival of
lights particularly memorable.
Diwali is also a festival of sounds and sights with fireworks and
rangoli designs; the festival is a major celebration of flavors with
feasts and numerous mithai (sweets, desserts),as well as a festival of
emotions where Diwali ritually brings family and friends together every
year. Like major festivals of the world, rituals and preparations for
the Indian festival Diwali begin days or weeks in advance. The festival
formally begins two days before the night of Diwali, and ends two days
after. Each day has the following rituals and significance:
അഞ്ചു ദിവസം നീണ്ടു നിൽക്കുന്ന ആഘോഷങ്ങളുണ് ദീപാവലിക്ക്.
Dhanteras kicks off the five day festival. Starting days before and
through Dhanteras, houses and business premises are cleaned, renovated
and decorated. Women and children decorate entrances with Rangoli -
creative colourful floor designs both inside and in the walkways of
their homes or offices. Boys and men get busy with external lighting
arrangements and completing all renovation work in progress. For some,
the day celebrates the churning of cosmic ocean of milk between the
forces of good and forces of evil; this day marks the birthday of
Lakshmi - the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity, and the birthday of
Dhanvantari - the Goddess of Health and Healing. On the night of
Dhanteras, diyas (lamps) are ritually kept burning all through the
nights in honor of Lakshmi and Dhanvantari.
Dhanteras is also a major shopping day, particularly for gold or silver
articles. Merchants, traders and retailers stock up, put articles on
sale, and prepare for this day. Lakshmi Puja (sometimes spelled Laxmi
puja) is performed in the evening. Some people decorate their shops,
work place or items symbolizing their source of sustenance and
prosperity.
ദീപാവലി ആഘോഷങ്ങളുടെ തുടക്കം ധൻതേരസ് അഥവാ ധനത്രയോദശി ദിവസം ആണ്.
അശ്വിനിമാസത്തിലെ കൃഷ്ണപക്ഷ ത്രയോദശി ദിവസമാണ് ഇത്. അന്നേ ദിവസം വീടും
വ്യാപാരസ്ഥാപനങ്ങളും അലങ്കരിക്കുകയും ചെയ്ത് വാതിലിൽ രംഗോലി ഇടുന്നു. ഈ
ദിവസം വൈകിട്ടു വിളക്കു വച്ച് ധനലക്ഷ്മി ദേവിയെ വീട്ടിലേക്കു
ക്ഷണിക്കുകയും പൂജിക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു.
Narak Chaturdasi is the second day of festivities, and is also called
Choti Diwali.
Typically, house decoration and colourful floor patterns called rangoli
are made on or before Narak Chaturdasi. Special bathing rituals such a
fragrant oil bath are held in some regions, followed by minor pujas.
Women decorate their hands with henna designs. Families are also busy
preparing homemade sweets for main Diwali.
ദീപാവലി ആഘോഷത്തിന്റെ രണ്ടാം ദിവസമാണ് നരക ചതുർദശി. അശ്വിനി മാസത്തിലെ
കൃഷ്ണപക്ഷ ചതുർദശി ആണ് ഇത്. നരകാസുരനെ വധിച്ച കാളിയെ ആണ് അന്നേ ദിവസം
പൂജിക്കുന്നത്.
The third day is the main festive day. People wear new clothes or their best outfits as the evening approaches. Then
diyas
are lit, pujas are offered to Lakshmi, and to one or more additional
deities depending on the region of India; typically Ganesha, Saraswati,
and Kubera. Lakshmi symbolises wealth and prosperity, and her blessings
are invoked for a good year ahead.
ദീപാവലി ആഘോഷങ്ങളുടെ മൂന്നാം ദിവസമാണ് (അമാവാസി) ലക്ഷ്മി പൂജ. ഉത്തര
ഭാരതത്തിലെ ദീപാവലി ആഘോഷങ്ങളിൽ പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ടത് ഇതാണ്. അന്നേ ദിവസം ഗണപതി,
ലക്ഷ്മിയുടെ മൂന്നു രൂപങ്ങളായ മഹാലക്ഷ്മി, മഹാസരസ്വതി, മഹാകാളി, കുബേരൻ
എന്നിവരെ പൂജിക്കുന്നു.
The day after Diwali, is celebrated as Padwa. This day ritually
celebrates the love and mutual devotion between the wife and husband.
The husbands give thoughtful gifts, or elaborate ones to respective
spouses. In many regions, newly married daughters with their husbands
are invited for special meals. Sometimes brothers go and pick up their
sisters from their in-laws home for this important day. The day is also
a special day for the married couple, in a manner similar to
anniversaries elsewhere in the world. The day after Diwali devotees
perform Goverdhan puja in honor of Lord Krishna.
കാർത്തിക മാസത്തിലെ ശുക്ലപക്ഷത്തിലെ ഒന്നാം ദിവസമാണു ബലി പ്രതിപദ
ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നത്. വാമനൻ ചവിട്ടി പാതാളത്തിലേക്കു വിട്ട മഹാബലി നാടുകാണാൻ
വരുന്ന ദിവസമാണ് ഇതെന്നാണു വിശ്വാസം. ആചാരങ്ങൾ പല സംസ്ഥാനങ്ങളിലും
പലതാണെങ്കിലും, തേച്ചു കുളിയും പുതുവസ്ത്രങ്ങൾ ധരിക്കുന്നതും പരസ്പരം
സമ്മാനങ്ങൾ കൊടുക്കുന്നതും പതിവാണ്. ഇതു കൂടാതെ രംഗോലിയോ കോലമോ കൊണ്ടു
മുറ്റം അലങ്കരിക്കുക, കളിമണ്ണു കൊണ്ടോ ചാണകം കൊണ്ടോ ഏഴു കോട്ടകൾ പണിയുക,
ബലിയെയും ഭാര്യ വിന്ധ്യവലിയെയും പൂജിക്കുക, നിരനിരയായി വിളക്കുകൾ കൊളുത്തി
വയ്ക്കുക എന്നിവയും പതിവുണ്ട്.
The last day of festival is called Bhai dooj (Brother’s second). It
celebrates the sister-brother loving relationship, in a spirit similar
to Raksha Bandhan but with different rituals. The day ritually
emphasizes the love and lifelong bond between siblings. It is a day when
women and girls get together, perform a puja with prayers for the well
being of their brothers, then return to a ritual of food-sharing,
gift-giving and conversations. In historic times, this was a day in
autumn when brothers would travel to meet their sisters, or bring over
their sister’s family to their village homes to celebrate their
sister-brother bond with the bounty of seasonal harvests.
ദീപാവലി ആഘോഷങ്ങളുടെ അഞ്ചാം ദിവസമാണ് ഭാതൃദ്വിതീയ, ബഹു-ബീജ്
ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നത്. ഇതോടു കൂടി ദീപാവലി ആഘോഷങ്ങൾ അവസാനിക്കുന്നു. കാർത്തിക
മാസത്തിലെ ശുക്ലപക്ഷത്തിലെ രണ്ടാം ദിവസമാണ് ഈ ആഘോഷം. മരണ ദേവനായ യമൻ
സഹോദരി യമിയെ സന്ദർശിച്ചു എന്നാണ് ഐതിഹ്യം. അതിനാൽ ഈ ദിവസത്തിനെ യമ
ദ്വിതീയ
എന്നും വിളിക്കുന്നു.സഹോദരീ സഹോദരന്മാർ ചേർന്നു ചെയ്യുന്ന ആചാരങ്ങളാണ് ഈ ദിവസത്തെ ആഘോഷങ്ങളിൽ പ്രധാനം.
Diwali Lakshmi Puja
Deepavali marks the end of the harvest season in most of India. Farmers
give thanks for the bounty of the year gone by, and pray for a good
harvest for the year to come. Traditionally this marked the closing of
accounts for businesses dependent on the agrarian cycle, and is the last
major celebration before winter. Lakshmi symbolizes wealth and
prosperity, and her blessings are invoked for a good year ahead. ...
There are two legends that associate the worship of Lakshmi on this day.
According to the first legend, on this day, Lakshmi emerged from Kshira
Sagar, the Ocean of Milk, during the great churning of the oceans,
Samudra manthan. The second legend (more popular in western India)
relates to the Vamana avatar of the big three Vishnu, the incarnation he
assumed to kill the demon king Bali. On this day, Vishnu came back to
his abode the Vaikuntha; so those who worship Lakshmi receive the
benefit of her benevolent mood, and are blessed with mental, physical
and material well-being.
As per spiritual references, on this day "Lakshmi-panchayatan" enters
the Universe. Vishnu, Indra, Kubera, Gajendra and Lakshmi are elements
of this "panchayatan" (a group of five). The tasks of these elements
are:
Lakshmi: Divine Energy (Shakti) which provides energy to all the above activities.
Vishnu: Happiness (happiness and satisfaction)
Kubera: Wealth (generosity; one who shares wealth)
Indra: Opulence (satisfaction due to wealth)
Gajendra: Carries the wealth
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