Jaipur : Diwali is one of the most awaited festivals of India which is widely celebrated with different types of celebrations. This year Diwali is on 24th October and preparations for the festival of lights have started. In India, Diwali is also called the ‘festival of lights’ when homes, shops, markets and many other places are decorated with lamps and lights, however, very few people know the significance of lighting lamps on Diwali and Why is it called the festival of lights?
Diwali 2022: Why is Diwali celebrated? The mythology behind the celebration of Diwali or Deepawali varies from region to region. However, Diwali is mainly celebrated to commemorate the return of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and brother Lakshman to Ayodhya. His return marked the end of his 14 years of exile and the defeat of Ravana, the king of Lanka. To mark the return of Lord Ram, the people of Ayodhya illuminated the entire state with earthen lamps which also symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.
Why is Diwali called the festival of lights?
The day Lord Rama, his brother Lakshmana and his wife Sita returned after 14 years of exile was Kartik Amavasya, which is a new moon night. However, the return of King Dasharatha’s eldest son to Ayodhya filled the entire city with joy and celebration. To make this day special, it is believed that the people of Ayodhya were so happy that they illuminated the entire kingdom with lamps. Gave, due to which the festival of lights started. This is why people decorate their homes with lamps and lights to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
Spiritual significance of Diwali
Apart from being a festival of lights, Diwali also has spiritual significance. It is the biggest and brightest of all the Hindu festivals. In Diwali- Deep means ‘light’ and ‘Avali’ means a line of lights. However, beyond lights, food and fun, Diwali is also a time to reflect on life and make changes for the coming year. It’s time. The spiritual significance of Diwali is to forgive and forget the wrongs done by others and also to bring positivity in life.
