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Diwali Essay: Diwali is one of the most important festivals celebrated in India. This festival is celebrated with special joy and celebration not only in India but also in Indian communities all over the world. Diwali is also called the 'festival of lights'. On this day people do special worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
importance of diwali
Shri Ram was exiled for 14 years. Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, on this day people celebrated by lighting lamps. That's why this day is called Diwali. He returned to Ayodhya on the day of Diwali. His return was then celebrated with great joy and celebration.
Many days before Diwali, people start cleaning and painting their houses because it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi resides in a clean house. In this festival, children as well as adults celebrate the festival by bursting firecrackers. People bought household items including clothes.
Diwali is a five-day festival.
- The celebration of the first day is called Dhanteras. This day is considered an auspicious day for buying new things, especially gold and silver.
- The second day is Narak Chaturdashi i.e. Kali Chaudas. It is a day to celebrate the victory of good over evil as special rituals are performed on this day to keep away evil spirits.
- The third day is Diwali when Lord Rama returns to his kingdom Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. It is celebrated for that. Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are also worshiped on this day.
- Govardhan Puja, the fourth day of Diwali, means twenty years. It is believed that on this day Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Mountain on his little finger.
- Bhaibij is the 5th and last day of Diwali. It is meant to celebrate the brother-sister relationship. Sisters apply tilak on the forehead of their brothers and pray for their long life and prosperity.