{"id":2745,"date":"2019-10-25T11:00:25","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T09:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exoticca.net\/blog\/?p=2745"},"modified":"2020-10-20T13:03:26","modified_gmt":"2020-10-20T11:03:26","slug":"diwali-festival-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exoticca.com\/ca\/blog\/diwali-festival-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Diwali Festival | Hindu festival of lights in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this part of the world, we\u2019re used to the New Year beginning in January. However, in other cultures<\/a>, such as Chinese or Hindu culture, you will see that it occurs on another date. In the latter case, in India, the festival of Diwali is held in mid-November. An event full of light that celebrates the victory of good over evil and the beginning of the year according to its calendar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the\nDiwali Festival and when is it held?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diwali, or the Festival of Lights<\/strong> is an event full of magic and meaning for Hindu culture and is also one of the best known throughout Asia<\/a>. The origin of the word Diwali comes from Sanskrit, as it descends from Dipivall<\/em>, and its meaning is “row or series of lights”. Its name alone gives us an idea of what it is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebration of this day does not have a specific\ndate, as it varies from year to year. This date can be found on the Hindu\ncalendar itself and the phases of the moon. During the month of Kartika, on the\nthirteenth lunar day of the fourth waning or Krishna Paksha, the first day of\ncelebration, called Dhanteras, takes place. It finishes on the second lunar day\nof the crescent quarter or Shukla Paksha. This is usually eighteen days after\nthe festival of Navrati. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On our Gregorian calendar, Diwali is held sometime\nbetween October 23 and November 15. It lasts for five days, including different\ncelebrations, such as the first day of the new year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The origins\nof the Diwali Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It seems that in ancient times, Diwali celebrated\nharvests. However, there are many celebrations that are also associated with\nthis date and that vary in each region. The marriage of Lakshmi and Vishnu; the\nworship of Kali, the dark goddess of force in Bengal, or the worship of\nGanesha, the elephant with the head of a god who symbolises wisdom and good\nomen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Jainism<\/a>, one of the doctrines of India, Diwali also celebrates another very important event: Mahavira, one of the masters who presented the teachings of this religion, achieving nirvana<\/strong> (eternal happiness) on the same date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to all these celebrations, there is also\nroom to commemorate the return of Rama, Sita and Laskhmana. After defeating the\ndemon Ravana and spending 14 years in exile, this king returned to his\nhomeland. Oil lamps, or diyas, have been, and still are, one of the most\ncharacteristic features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is this\nfestival of lights celebrated?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diwali consists of five days of celebrations, during\nwhich families follow tradition. On the first day, House cleaning takes place,\nconsisting of thoroughly cleaning and tidying the houses and getting rid of\nunnecessary items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the second day, when the house is clean, the popular\noil lamps are set and prepared for the third and biggest day. This is when the\nNew Year’s Eve party takes place, accompanied by prayers to the goddess Lakshmi\nand fireworks. On the fourth day, the first day of the new year, gifts and good\nwishes are exchanged between family and friends. On the fifth and final day,\nbrothers visit their sisters and enjoy traditional meals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the West, during Diwali, houses and streets are\ndecorated with lights, which are turned on at dusk. When a home has been\ncleaned and lit up, the goddess may come in to bless the family with luck for\nthe coming year. Fairs are set up in the larger towns and firecrackers and\nfireworks are also thrown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, during this festival everyone shows off\nnew clothes after having thrown away the old ones during the house cleaning.\nCopious meals and desserts are not lacking in this tradition either, as good\nfood is a custom that crosses all borders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to Christmas, people come together regardless\nof their faith or race. Conflicts that may have arisen over the previous year\nare resolved over this week and the arrival of a new year is celebrated in\nharmony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diwali is one of India’s most important cultural legacies. A country in which you can enjoy not just cultural festivals, but also beautiful palaces and architectural works of art. For the more adventurous, even national parks inhabited by tigers. What a great way to start a year!<\/p>\n\n\n

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