DEEPAVALI THE HOLY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
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Deepavali is one of the most symbolic Hindu festivals, and all the communities in the country celebrate it with much grandeur. During this festival, people clean their homes, decorate every corner with lights, lamps, diyas, flowers, rangoli, and candles.
Deepavali is observed on the 15th day of the Kartik month as per the Hindu Lunar calendar. This year the festival of Deepavali falls on Thursday, 31st October 2024.
THE ORIGIN OF DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL
According to Hindu mythology, the Prince of Ayodhya, Lord Rama, returned home with his wife Sita Devi and brother Lakshmana on the auspicious occasion of Deepavali. They came back to Ayodhya after spending 14 years in exile and defeating the King of Lanka, Ravana. People of Ayodhya had celebrated their return with great enthusiasm by lighting rows of lamps and diyas. The tradition has continued till date and is celebrated as the festival of Deepavali.
Another Deepavali story in Hindu mythology is that Deepavali marks the day Lord Krishna defeated the demon “Narakasura” and freed people of his kingdom After he slayed the demon, Lord Krishna declared it a day of festivities.
People also celebrate the Hindu “Goddess Lakshmi”, during Deepavali. As the Goddess of prosperity, wealth and fertility, the romantic Deepavali story says that she chose ” Lord Vishnu”, one of Hinduism’s most important deities, be her husband in the night of Deepavali.
As per the Hindu mythology Deepavali also marks the day of “Vamana Avatar”, of Lord Vishnu. Final story is that of “Return of Pandava brothers”.
The Pandava refers to the five brothers namely, Yudhisthira, Bhima, Arjuna,,Nakula and Sahadeva, who are five acknowledged sons of Pandu and are central of the epic Mahabharata.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FESTIVAL
Deepavali is the festival of lights which signifies the victory of good over evil and the eradication of dark shadows, negativity, and doubts from our lives. It is a celebration of prosperity in which people give gifts to their loved ones. The festival also sends the message of illuminating our inner selves with clarity and positivity.
SPECIAL POOJA ON DEEPAVALI
Lakshmi Pooja is one of the most significant rituals of Deepavali celebrations. People pray to the Goddess of wealth on this day to receive blessings from her and wish for health, wealth, and prosperity.
DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL AND THE DIFFERENT TRADITIONS:
There are many different traditions that surround this festival over are, it is considered as important time for ” Introspection, Cleaning, decorating, gathering and worship.
“Clean house equals wealth”. According to popular Hindu belief, deities will shower blessings to those with clean homes. The cleaner, the better.
PREPARATIONS TO CELEBRATE DEEPAVALI
To have the best Deepavali Celebration ever, you could make sure that you follow these simple steps.
Spring clean and have a good tidy, Decorate your home, Light oil lamps at the Festival night, Shop for a brand new outfit, Prepare a festive meal, Make an awesome fireworks display, Prepare for Lakshmi Pooja, Play games, Buy a gift for your siblings and lastly join in the fun and celebrate Deepavali with all family, relatives and friends.
DEEPAVALI MESSAGE FROM THE WRITER
We have old eyes. But, let us have a new and clear vision for our future. As we strive to meet our expectations let us be conscious to our roles, duties and responsibilities on the eve of the Deepavali Festival day. Based on the stories on Deepavali as illustrated above,we can learn many lessons for our daily living. My message to you on this holy festival day is “Be prepared, be focused, be firm, be responsible, be resilient, be victorious and be joyous”.
No matter how little their light is, they can still light up the whole world and bring us out of our dark agonies.
May the lights of Deepavali play your such a role in your life.
May the warmth and splendour, that are a part of this auspicious occasion, fill your life with happiness and bright cheer, and bring to you joy, peace, power, good luck, good health, wealth and prosperity, for the whole year.
I hope that Goddess Lakshmi will fulfil all your dreams. May the divine blessings of Goddess Lakshmi be with you and your loved ones on Deepavali”.
“May the bonds you share with your loved ones become stronger and more meaningful with each passing day”.
You may wish your friends and relatives in the literally in the following manner;
“Enadhu Iniya Deepath Thirunaal Nal Vaalthugal” which means “My pleasant wishes on the festival of Lights day” or simply by stating “Iniya Deepavali Nal Vaalthugal “, which means “Pleasant Deepavali Wishes” or to be precise “Iniya Deepavali ” which means,
”HAPPY DEEPAVALI “
Based on all of the above mentioned messages, it is justifiable to claim that Deepavali is an inspiring Festival for the Hindu celebrants and their friends and relatives.
I wish you and your family a very happy, memorable and wealthy Deepavali.
Finally, let us welcome a “new life” full of “light and wealth”.
May Goddess Lakshmi bless our leaders, the people and beloved Motherland with power, peace and Harmony, wealth and prosperity, on this Holy Festival day. Let us strive and contribute meaningfully to make Sri Lanka a strong and powerful nation.
Maruthai Ravindhiran was the former President of Youth League for Sanathana Dharmic Perception, (YLSDP), Sri Lanka for three consecutive years.
He was the Former Senior Advisor and Senior Lecturer of Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Hindu Religious School, a wing of Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Devasthanam (a 150 year old sacred Shivan Temple in Colombo 13, Sri Lanka).
Ravindhiran is a Specialist in Professional Communication and An Inspirational Speaker and Writer and Life Transformational and Life Management Coach.
- Maruthai Ravindhiran
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