Jaipur : There are many stories prevalent about why Diwali is celebrated. The most famous belief is that when Lord Ram returned from exile, he was given a grand welcome in Ayodhya and lamps of happiness were lit. Since then, this festival is being celebrated. But apart from this, there are many stories about which very few people know. Today we will tell you six stories behind celebrating Diwali.
The joy of Shri Ram’s return from exile
This is the story that almost every Indian knows. It is said that Kaikai, influenced by Manthara’s words, asked Dasharatha to promise to send Ram into exile. After this Shri Ram had to go into exile. When Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after spending 14 years in exile, the people of the city gave him a grand welcome. Since then Diwali is celebrated.
Pandavas return to their kingdom
During the Mahabharata period, the Kauravas, with the help of Shakuni uncle, defeated the Pandavas in a game of chess and fraudulently took away everything from them and they had to leave the kingdom and go into exile for 13 years. On Kartik Amavasya, 5 Pandavas (Yudhisthir, Bhima, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadev) returned to their kingdom after completing 13 years of exile. People of the state lit lamps to celebrate his return. It is believed that since then Diwali is celebrated on Kartik Amavasya.
Coronation of King Vikramaditya
King Vikramaditya was a great emperor of ancient India. He was an ideal king. He is known for his generosity and courage. It is said that his coronation took place on Kartik Amavasya. Since then the festival of Diwali is celebrated in the memory of such a devout king.
incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi
The festival of Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day of Kartik month according to the Hindi calendar. It is said that on this day during the churning of the ocean, Goddess Lakshmi ji had incarnated. Mother Lakshmi is considered the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Therefore, along with lighting lamps in every house, we also worship Goddess Lakshmi.
freedom of the sixth sikh guru
People of Sikh community celebrate this festival in the memory of their sixth Guru Shri Hargobindji. Guru Shri Hargobindji was in Gwalior jail during the captivity of Mughal emperor Jahangir. From where happiness was celebrated after being freed. Since then the festival is celebrated on this day.
killing Narakasura
There is another biggest story behind celebrating the festival of Diwali. It is said that on this day Lord Shri Krishna had killed the demon Narakasura. Narakasura was the king of Pragjyotishpur at that time. He was so cruel that he snatched away the earrings of Goddess Aditi. Devmata Aditi was a relative of Satyabhama, wife of Shri Krishna. With the help of Shri Krishna, Satyabhama killed Narakasura. This is also said to be a major reason for celebrating Diwali.
