Luminescence at its best. If a religion is known for its extravagant colors, lights and festivals full of life and meaning, it is Hinduism. This year the diwali festivalbetter known as the festival of lights, will be from October 25 to 29 and the Hindus are ready to celebrate the month of Kartika.
Festival of lights in India: Diwali, what is it?
Everyone joins in the Diwali celebrations, no matter the country. The great festival of India is a commemoration of good, of the spiritual victory of light over darkness, of knowledge over ignorance. The lights embrace the cities with the purpose of end the darkness spiritual and to be reborn with the new moon of the month of Kartika (which is why every year it is celebrated on a different date).
The diwali celebrate the deity laksmithe wife of the god Vishnu, a woman who represents beauty, prosperity, abundance and good luck. This goddess is joined by god ganesh —the god of knowledge and virtue— and goddess kali —the destroyer of evil. No matter what deity you worship, Hindus come together to celebrate moving towards the light of truth. Everyone transits, during these 5 days of celebration, towards happiness, knowledge and abundance in every way. Something that we should praise around the world.
Rajatabha Ray
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What is done during the 5 days of the festival of lights in India?
Day 1: purchases of gold and silver or any item that can attract new energy.
Day 2: new home decorations, sparkling houses and decorated with hundreds of candles. Renew the home and family movement.
Day 3: main festival: fireworks and lights light up India. A dinner with family and friends is the best way to welcome the goddess Laksmí into your home.
Day 4: relatives, couples, friends and anyone in a relationship exchange gifts.
day 5: the day dedicated for all siblings to spend time together.
The night turns into a spectacular Show of lights that celebrate the rebirth of those who seek a new future. The sacred rivers hold paper boats with sails that will guide the journey of happiness of the one who has deposited them in their waters.
All families open the windows at dusk to offer the goddess Laksmí a space to stay among them. The altar on which she reposes in every home is a sign of her worship throughout India and also in Nepal.
There is nothing better than light to fill life with new opportunities, thanks and good wishes to those around us. The light-filled Diwali festival removes the darkness that can survive in any living being, to show him that the path to happiness is right in front of him.
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