Doodle Art On Diwali (Credits -Yogesh Jadhav) - Me
Why Do We Celebrate Diwali ?
It is said that It was a dark, moonless night when Lord Ram, king of Ayodhya returned home along with his wife, Sita after having vanquished, Ravan (King of Lanka who had abducted Sita) and having completed 14 years in exile.
Diwali is also a time for reflection, a time to re-visit and judge ones thoughts, actions and words and to rid oneself of the darkness and negativity that dwells within.
The significance of the festival has been elaborated below.
Dhanteras-
This day is considered an important for merchants to buy their books of accounts. This day marks the commencement of the new financial year for some business communities. It is also regarded as a propitious day for purchasing gold, silver or steel.
Narak Chaturdashi-
This day commemorates the victory of lord Krishna and Satyabhama, his wife, over the demon, Narakasura. The day is spent hosting neighbors, relatives and friends, and exchanging gifts and sweets.
Lakshmi Pujan-
The evening puja on this day pays obeisance to the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Flowers, lamps and rangolis adorn the doorways of homes.
This is a day that symbolizes the love between a brother and sister and a time for family reunions when cousins get together to celebrate the day with gaiety and boundless enthusiasm.
Women pray for the well-being and prosperity of their brothers while men vow to protect their sisters and shower them with presents.
Faral-
Mouth-watering delicacies like chakali, shankar-pale, anarse, kadaboli, karanji, shev, and more are served during Diwali.
Flower Toran (Symbolizes Positivity)
Mud Castles-
In Maharashtra many children and some young men as a ritual since hundreds of years or as a tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Built small Mud castles or fort which marks his contribution towards the society of Maharashtra.
Aakash kandil
Hand Made lantern by me-
As lamps and fireworks illuminate different corners of the globe
tonight, I pray that the light brightens up not only your homes but also
your hearts.
Happy Diwali
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