Finally, the festival of lights arrived. Whether it's Holi, Navratri or Diwali; I love every beat of Indian festivals. They bring lots of joy, happiness, show different colors of life and bring healthy and happy atmosphere around us. Indian festivals are a grand celebration of love, life, happiness and beauty of relations.
So Diwali week started and I took a stroll around my neighboring areas. I enjoyed each day with great enthusiasm. So let’s walk down the memory lane with me.
Day 1
Dhantrayodashi /Dhanteras
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Dhanteras in Hindi it is called धनतेरस, and in Sanskrit and Marathi धनत्रयोदशी is the first day of the five-day Diwali Festival. The word Dhana means wealth and Trayodashi means 13th day as per Hindu calendar.
On Dhanteras, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped to provide prosperity and well being. Lord Kubera, the God of assets and wealth is also worshipped on this day. There is an ancient story about lord Kubera. Most people early in the morning perform religious rituals. So this day gives a start to Diwali week!
I did not do much on this day as I was slogging at my workstation!
Day 2
Narak Chaturdashi
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Naraka Chaturdashi which is the second day of the five-day-long festival of Diwali. The Hindu literature narrates that the asura (demon) Narakasura was killed on this day by Krishna, Satyabhama, and Kali. In Hindu literature, there are many told and untold ancient stories based on our Hindu god and goddesses. In childhood, I found them very intriguing.
Most government, semi-government, and private offices have already announced holidays for the next three days and so everyone’s joy was overflowing. I know most of you beaming with smile after receiving a heavy bonus and sweets from the offices. Arent you? I had fun with my office colleagues and made most of it.
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| The different hues of my life |
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| Me and my friend Jaya |
Day 3
Laxmipujan
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Lakshmi Puja is a Hindu religious festival that falls on Amavasya, the third day of Diwali. We all eagerly wait for this day to arrive as this is the day when we finally can taste sweets made at the home; can open firecrackers and burst them, wear best clothes and do lots of fun. We welcome the Goddess Lakshmi by cleaning and keeping our homes. Preparing sweets and delicacies and offering to others bring sweetness in family bonds and relations. We decorate our homes with a variety of small oil lamps and candles inside and outside the homes. In the evening, get ready by wearing beautiful-colored and designed traditional dresses. We pray for prosperity and well-being for our families and businesses. Also, send our best wishes to our friends and their extended families.
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| Rangoli made by neighbor |
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| Rangoli and Diyas |
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