Deepavali, also known as Diwali and the Indian Festival of Lights, is an important Hindu and Sikh festival. Its origin is to commemorate the story of Rama returning to his palace from the forest after defeating the demon king Ravana after 13 years of seclusion, and to celebrate the death of a demon named Narakāsura by his mother Muse. This festival is as grand for Indians as the Chinese New Year.
The date of Deepavali varies from year to year, and the exact date is established each year according to the Hindu lunar calendar, usually between October and November, which lasts for five days. During this festival, Indians will celebrate in ancient traditional ways, including shopping, cleaning the house, shuttling through various shops and markets to buy gifts for relatives and friends, decorating the house, and carefully preparing the food needed for the festival.
Diwali in India?
Every year between October and November of the Gregorian calendar (the specific date is on the 15th day after the moon is not seen in August of the Indian calendar), every household in India, from urban to rural areas, from government officials to ordinary people, celebrates Diwali with lights and beaming. At this time, the hot summer season has passed, and the most comfortable cool season of the year is coming. The golden world is everywhere on both sides of the Ganges River. The fields, villages, and farms are covered with golden rice and fiery sorghum. People regard this day as a symbol of auspiciousness and happiness with the joy of a bumper harvest.
Merchants are accustomed to switching to new ledgers on this day and opening markets for good luck, so Diwali can also be said to be the New Year of India
How to bless Diwali in India?
Diwali is one of the four major festivals of Hindus and the most solemn festival in India. Its significance to Hinduism is equivalent to Christian Christmas. The blessing of Diwali can be said:
01. WishingyouaveryhappyandprosperousDiwali.
02. Maythisdiwalifulfillyourdreams.
03. MaythebeautyofDeepavalifillyourhomewithhappiness.
04. HappyDiwalitoyouandyourfamily!
05. HopingthisDiwaliturnsouttobeanextraspecialoneforyouandyourdearones.
