Diwali falls in Amavasya in the
month of Kartika according to lunar Hindu calendar and celebrate by Hindus with
great enthusiasm and gusto. There are many epic stories are there behind the
celebration of Diwali and one of popular stories is return of lord Rama to
Ayodhya from the long 14 years exile after defeating demon Ravana. Everyone had
celebrated the day as a festival and lighted diyas. Since that they the day
symbolizes the victory of good over evil and brightness into darkness. Diwali
is also known as the Festival of Lights. Light is significant in Hinduism
because it signifies goodness. So, during the Festival of Lights, 'deeps', or
oil lamps are burned throughout the day and into the night to ward off darkness
and evil.
Homes are filled with these oil
lamps, candles and lights. Some people use decorated light candles, some
decorated diya or clay lamps, and other decorative lights and put them in their
windows for the festival. Traditionally people use 'earthen lamps' with cotton
wicks and oil to light up the dark night. As man progresses, tradition give way
to modernity similarly, earthen lamps have replaced candles of various colors
and forms. Electric lights of different shapes and sizes illuminate the dark,
cold nights of Diwali.
When we heard the name Diwali,
the first impression that flashes through our minds is of multicolored and
impressive fireworks, Diwali is really a fabulous festival and fireworks play a
significant role in increasing its charm among all age-groups. Whether they are
kids, youngsters, or older people, everybody enjoy the fireworks. Lights
illuminate the darkest night of the year and sound of the firecrackers chases
away the evils.
Ladies of the house make Rangoli
designs at the entrance gate for welcoming goddess Laxmi and guests, Rangoli is
made on many occasions in India but Diwali witnesses the greatest use of
Rangoli. It is an art form that is drawn on the floor with rice paste, flours, and
many colors. Rangolis are always bright and colorful besides a colorful and
creative art they are also considered as a symbol of good luck.
Apart from all this ritual gifting
play an important role in Diwali festival. The tradition of gifting has now
become the trend and people shop for the best gifts for their loved ones to
make the festival a grand festival. You can opt for traditional gifts like
firecrackers, Diwali decorations, Rangoli stickers and home decors and much
more as these will be the useful items for the festival that can be used at the
same time buy and send Diwali gifts to India online through online portals. You
can also team your gift with sweets hampers, chocolate hampers, dryfruits
hampers and make the festival even more special for them. Diwali is the
occasion to spread joy and happiness so choose the gift that does the same for
your loved ones.
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