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Legends Of Diwali |
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Like most of the festivals in India, Diwali has it's roots embedded in the legends of Indian mythology. There are numerous stories associated with the most loved festival of Diwali. And all these stories have one or the other lesson to teach mankind. Following are the stories that are believed to have happened at the time of fifteenth day of Karthika month according to Hindu Calendar:
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Return Of Lord Rama To Ayodhya
Almost everybody knows that Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the return of Lord Rama after fourteen years of exile to Ayodhya along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana after evading the face of Ravana from the very face of earth. Bharata, Lord Rama's brother made every arrangement possible to welcome them back home. Ghee lamps were lit and beautiful Rangolis were made on the path of Lord Rama. The celebratory mood of that time is quite reminiscent to the contemporary world celebrations.
Emergence Of Goddess Lakshmi
It is again a very interesting legendary story related to Diwali. It is believed that due to the effect of the curse of Rishi Durvasa, Goddess Lakshmi left Lord Indra. The moment it happened, Lord Indra lost all wealth and even his valor was lost too. On the advice of Lord Vishnu, he performed the process of Samudra Manthan (the churning of sea) and Goddess Lakshmi emerged amidst the milky sea tides. Since then it is also believed that on the auspicious day of Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi visit house of her devotees and bestow her blessings over them.
Killing Of Narakasura
Narakasura had created a menace in the three worlds due to his ill deeds. He use to plunder, kill people and abducted the womenfolk. When he did the same in heaven Lord Indra got baffled and went to Lord Krishna for help. Lord Krishna set the journey on to Narakasura's fort along with his wife Satyabhama. He killed him right away and Satyabhama is said to be of great help in doing so. Lord Krishna had to take an oil bathe in order to get rid of the blood splashes of Narakasura over his body. Thus, the idol of Lord krishna is bathed in oil on every Diwali.
Harvest Festival
the festival of Diwali marks the advent of Harvest festival in India. Thus, people belonging to agrarian society in India celebrate the occasion in their own way. They offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi so as to shower her blessings for better crops year by year. They prepare 'poha' and light oil diyas in their yards. After all, it is that special time of the year when they would bear good results in return of their sweat and blood.
These stories are different from each other and happened at different ages, yet one aspect is shared by all. All of them are moral fables that depict the victory of good over evil. Thus, Diwali is not only about celebrations and buying new items for oneself, but it has a deeper meaning to it. It is the symbol of all goodness and inspires us to follow the path of righteousness in order to lead a happy and harmonious life. | |
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