ॐ दाशरथये विद्महे सीतावल्लभाय धीमहि, तन्नो राम प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Dasharathaye Vidmahe Sitavallabhaya Dhimahi, Tanno Rama Prachodayat
We pray to Bhagwan Rama, the son of King Dasharatha, we pay regard to the beloved of Devi Sita, and may Bhagwan Rama inspire and guide us.
Greetings to all!
As we all have gathered here, I am very excited to talk about one of the significant and much-awaited festivals of our country - Diwali also known as Deepavali. Diwali is not just a festival but a gesture of welcoming the great Prabhu Shri Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshman on their return from a long 14 years of exile.
Diwali usually falls between October and November. It is celebrated on the new moon night of the month of Kartik. It is celebrated by millions of people, not only in India but around the world, bringing families, friends, and communities together in a joyous celebration of light and hope.
When Prabhu Shri Ram defeated the demon Ravana and returned home (Ayodhya) with his wife, Devi Sita and his younger brother Laxman, the people of Ayodhya were very happy. Ram Ji had returned after serving an exile of 14 years and so the people of his kingdom were very delighted. Overjoyed by his return, they lit the entire city with oil lamps, marking the beginning of Diwali, the festival of lights. They celebrated the return of Bhagwan Ram by distributing sweets and decorating their houses. This symbolised the end of darkness and the rise of positivity and happiness.
So, we also celebrate Diwali, by lighting our houses, making sweets and distributing them among friends and family. This is a three-day festival which begins with the day of celebrating Dhanteras. “Dhan” means “wealth” and “teras” means thirteenth, so on this day we pray to Goddess Laxmi (The Goddess of wealth) and Bhagwan Kuber (The God of wealth). Dhanteras falls on the 13th lunar day of the Kartik month.
The day after Dhanteras is Naraka Chaturdashi, (we usually call it Choti Diwali), celebrated as the defeat of the demon Narakasura by Bhagwan Shri Krishna. This day is also celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and happiness. Houses are lit with oil lamps, candles and beautiful lights.
The day after Choti Diwali is the day of Diwali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated with happiness and joy.
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Diwali is more than just a celebration of lights, sweets, and fireworks; it is a celebration of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is a time for letting go of past issues and welcoming the future with hope and joy.
I am very excited to talk about the way Diwali is celebrated in India as it spreads joy everywhere in the country. People pray for the success and prosperity of their friends and families. They buy new clothes and gifts for themselves and others. People decorate their houses with Rangoli and flowers. Children enjoy this festival by lighting Diyas (oil lamps), making Rangoli, and decorating homes with flowers and other decorative items. On the evening of Diwali, everyone wears new clothes, does Mata Laxmi and Ganeshji pooja and then later enjoys fireworks.
As we celebrate this festival, we should also be careful of the environment and our surroundings. While fireworks are a traditional part of the celebration, we should consider eco-friendly ways to enjoy the festival. We should try to avoid burning firecrackers, which cause noise and air pollution. We should celebrate the festival by helping those in need, sharing our blessings, and spreading happiness to everyone around us.
I would like to conclude by hoping that everyone follows the footsteps of Bhagwan Ram and always do the right action, to overcome all kinds of evil. May this Diwali bring you and your loved ones peace, prosperity, and endless joy.
Happy Diwali to one and all!
Thank you.
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