The third day of Diwali is observed on Monday, October 24, 2022. What is Diwali Day, also known as the Festival of Lights? The following is an explanation of Diwali Day and its series of events.

About Diwali Day

Reported by the site Britannica, Diwali or Divali, is one of the main religious festivals of Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. The festival lasts for five days, from the 13th day of the dark half of the lunar month Ashvina to the second day of the light half of the lunar month Karttika (the corresponding dates in the Gregorian calendar usually fall in late October and November).

The name Diwali or Divali is derived from the Sanskrit term “dipavali”, which means “row of lights”. This holiday generally symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. The third day of Diwali is celebrated today, Monday, October 24, 2022.

According to britannica.com, the celebration of Diwali depends on each region and each tradition. Among Hindus, the most common custom is to light diyas or small terracotta lamps filled with oil.

Diyas are lit on the night of the new moon to invite the presence of the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. In northern India, Britannica mentions, this festival also celebrates the return of King Rama (along with Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman) to the city of Ayodhya after defeating Ravana the demon king.

As for South India, this festival must mark the defeat of Krishna against the demon Narakasura.

“Some Indians celebrate Diwali as Lakshmi and Vishnu’s wedding anniversary, while others celebrate it as Lakshmi’s birthday,” britannica.com quoted Monday (10/24).

Diwali celebration

During the festival, diyas are lit and placed in rows along the parapets of temples and houses. Diyas too and was floating in the river. The houses are decorated and the floors inside and out are covered with rangoli (elaborate designs made of colored rice, sand or flower petals).

During this time, the doors and windows of the house are left open in the hope that Goddess Lakshmi will find her way and bless the occupants with wealth and success.

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The first day, known as Dhanteras, is spent cleaning the house and buying gold trinkets. Goddess Lakshmi becomes the center of worship on this day.

The second day is called Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali, which commemorates the destruction of Narakasura by Krishna. Prayers are also offered for ancestral spirits.

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