The Indian festival of lights is here again. Years may come and go but the joy and enthusiasm that comes with the arrival of this happy festival has no boundaries. This is one such occasion which people of all the ages wait for and love to celebrate. Celebrations apart, it is also the big day of remembering the good’s victory over the evil, the victory of light over darkness, and the victory of success over failure. Diwali or Deepawali is the most celebrated festivals by most of the people of India irrespective of their religion, culture, place, state, or economic status. Go and ask any kind about what their favorite festival is, the answer will be Diwali. The same reaction is also expected from the elders including our parents and grandparents. Though their opinions on why the festival is their favorite might be different but at the end, what everyone remembers about the festival is the happiness, love, joy, positive energy it leaves among us. Diwali is associated with a number of mythological stories which are different for the people of different cultural backgrounds and states.
Diwali, and Indian festival as already known, is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists. Diwali, which means “Series of Lights” in Sanskrit, is known to be celebrated as the victory of light on darkness, positive energy over negativity, hope on despair, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. There are a number of stories associated with the festival celebration. It is said that Diwali is celebrated after Lord Rama defeated Ravana in the beginning of the ‘Kartika’ month according to the Hindu calendar. To honor the return of Rama along with Sita, villagers lit diyas signifying the celebrations. To some, Diwali is celebrated after the Pandavas return from vanvas in Mahabharata. People perform special pujas to goddess Lakshmi on this day as it is also considered as the day on which she accepted Lord Vishnu as her husband and married him. The west and certain parts of North mark the beginning of the New year on Diwali. Sikhs celebrate the day as “Bandi Chor Diwas” when Guru Har Gobind freed himself from some Hindu Kings. In Jainism, it is said that Mahavira attained Nirvana on this day. Buddists mark this occasion as Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism following the Kalinga war and celebrate by chanting mantras.
The celebration of lights and sparks is about to begin this year. Sure, you must be already ready with all the fire crackers, number of diyas to decorate your house, and all the sweets to be distributed. Happy Diwali messages, Happy Diwali Greetings, Diwali Poems, Diwali Quotes, Deepawali Wishes are here to help you out send the best greetings to all your family members, friends and other well wishers. Along with the distribution of the sweets and seeking blessings from the elders, wish them happy Diwali along with these messages and believe us, it is going to be their best wishes of this Diwali. All that our elders expect from us is a small attention and this can be the right occasion to fulfill their wishes. Not just Diwali, festivals and special occasions are the only days in which we get some time to relax, meet our family and friends so, why can’t we make it the best times ever. So, here is the Deepawali occasion that is right around the corner which is the best moment to celebrate. Have a small gathering of friends, family members, and other well wishers, perform the Diwali Puja and share your happiness and greetings of Diwali using the best of the best messages that we have provided below.
