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Diwali Celebrations |
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The celebratory mood is set much before the Diwali comes, especially, in the regions where Hindus are residing. There is a special kind of enthusiasm, which is shared by all, be it kids, women, men or aged folks. People decorate their houses and so are marketplaces. Dussehra marks the arrival of the festive season. All the preparations start with the auspicious day itself.
Diwali celebrations are not confined to one day or one manner. They are as diverse as the culture of India is. People of different region celebrate Diwali in their own unique way. For Hindus, the pious eve of Diwali marks the end of the year according to their Calendar. They jubilate to welcome the harvest season that would bring along prosperity for their household. For the people belonging to Sikh community, Diwali holds great importance because it is the same day when their ancestors laid foundation of the Golden Temple.
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On the other hand, Jainees celebrate Diwali in order to pay tribute to Lord Mahavira, who attained Nirvana in the same time period of the year.
Despite their are numerous significances of Diwali embedded in various religions, the celebrations in contemporary times are integrated. One cannot differentiate in the Diwali celebrations of a Sikh and that of a Hindu or a Jain. All rejoice in the same manner. It is just that their idols are replaced while they offer prayers on the festive day. People get up early in the morning and cleanse themselves as well as their houses. The whole day is usually spent in shopping and preparing for the evening Puja. At a fixed time (muhurat), all family members gather and perform the puja rituals. Lord Ganesha is offered prayers so as to beget wisdom and peace of mind and Goddess Lakshmi is offered prayers in order to beget prosperity and happiness. After prayers are performed loved ones exchange gifts. And finally come the time loved by kids and youngsters. It is the time to burst firecrackers.
Sweets of all kinds are available at market and every shop is ready to welcome more and more customers with discounts and exciting offers. On the D-day, the no moon night (Amavasya) is glowing up with numerous lights coming from oil diyas, electric bulbs etc. The hustling of merry crowd is all over thereby lending an air of happiness. The lights of Diwali are not only symbols to celebrations but inspire us to imbibe in our life the virtue of wisdom, knowledge and love. | |
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