The time from Mid September to Mid November is an important time in the year for many religions. This Saturday marks the start of the celebration of Diwali. This is a significant festival in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. Diwali is celebrated for five consecutive days at the end of Hindu month of Ashwayuja (which usually aligns with October/November), and is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited festivals in India. For Hindus it is one of the most important festivals, and marks the beginning of the year in some Hindu calendars.
Diwali is popularly known as the “festival of lights”, the most significant spiritual meaning is “the awareness of the inner light”. Diwali celebrates this through festive fireworks, lights, flowers, sharing of sweets, and worship. While the story behind Diwali varies from region to region, the essence is the same – to rejoice in the inner light or the underlying reality of all things . Diwali marks the end of the harvest season in most of India . Farmers are thankful for the plentiful bounty of the year gone by, and pray for a good harvest for the year to come. family gathering is more significant during Diwali.
Diwali falls on the day of ‘Amavasyaa’, when the moon does not rise and there is darkness all around. Light, being symbol of hope and positive energy, indicates the victory of good over evil. By spreading light in every corner of our premises, we try to destroy the reign of darkness, on the night of Diwali. People decorate their premises with diyas, electric bulbs and other decorative electric lighting fixtures, to make their surroundings filled with colorful light and to make it bright and beautiful. The people of all age groups and classes with equal zeal and enthusiasm celebrate Diwali throughout India. They put on new apparels and participate in the various activities that are related to Diwali celebrations such as lightings, crackers, cleanliness, colorful rangoli making, social gatherings to exchange greetings and sharing sweets with your loved ones. Diwali is a festival filled with spiritualism and religious activities.
Numerous myths and stories are associated with Diwali. Many of these myths center around the defeat of evil demons, or the exoneration and freedom of wrongfully oppressed people. Diwali celebrates religious elevation and enlightenment as well.
You can experience the taste of the Diwali holiday with lunch at Coromandel in So No this weekend.
