Diwali customs
Diwali is not only festival of lights or firing
crackers, but also for prayers, pujas and ritual baths. Diwali, the vibrant
festival observed all over India with utmost devotion and joy, celebrates the
victory of good over evil and knowledge over darkness.
Traditions followed during this festival :
- On
the auspicious day of Diwali, prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi
- All
the members of family visit temples for Blessings of God/Godesses
- Puja
is performed in this auspicious days
- In
some villages cattles are worshipped(particularly in South india)
- In
some areas they also play cards
- Lighting
diyas or oil/ghee lamps is an important tradition.
- People
also believe that as Diwali falls on a no-moon night, lamps help Goddess
Lakshmi to reach their households. Hence, people leave the diyas to burn
all through the night.
- Rangoli
is another important tradition followed,all houses are decorated with
rangolis
- Diwali
is regarded as an auspicious occasion to give and receive gifts
- Days
before the celebration of Diwali, people clean every nook and corner of
their home and premises.
- The
homes and premises are decorated beautifully with thorans, flower
garlands, strings of colorful LED lights, ribbons and streamers.
- Diwali
- is considered auspicious to purchase jewelry and utensils made of
silver. People shop for cutlery made of silver, steel, copper and other
metals.
Lastly,Diwali celebration is not complete without
fireworks and crackers. It is believed that busting crackers will keep evil
spirits away from home. People of all ages - from children to the old one
- enjoy bursting crackers on the occasion. Choti Diwali is exclusive for small
children to express their happiness and enjoyment, by bursting crackers.
Crackers are burst during the night time in northern parts of India, while in
southern parts of the country celebrations starts from early morning.
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