The importance of Diwali in Hindu Religion

MERE TUMHARE SABKE LIYE HAPPY DIWALI !

Happy Diwali friends. So, let me introduce you to new rules by the Indian government and this year every Indian can only burst crackers from 8:00 to 10:00. And to all Gujaratis happy new year.

INDEX:
☺️Dhan teras
☺NARAK CATURDASI
☺️DIWALI
☺BESTU VARAS [NEW YEAR]
☺️BHAI DOOJ

DHANTERAS :

The first day of Diwali is called Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Triodos), and it marks the official beginning of the Diwali festivities. This day has great significance in many parts of India; people consider this as a very auspicious day and Muhurat.
The thirteenth lunar day of the Krishna Paksha (as per the Hindu Calendar), the dark fortnight of the month of Karthik, Dhan Teras is a special day. On this day, Lord Dhanwantari is believed to have come out of the ocean with Ayurveda, the science of medicine, for the benefit of mankind. A huge amount of buying, specifically gold, silver, and precious stones, ornaments, new clothes, and utensils, takes place is done on this day. In the evening, children light crackers, and people also light some earthen lamps outside their homes. In some parts of India, like Gujarat, this day is religiously held even more important than the actual Deepawali day, and people hold Lakshmi, Kuber (the Hindu God of riches), and Ganesha Pooja on this day. It has many stories associated with it.

1.THE YAMA LEGEND:

An ancient legend ascribes the occasion to an interesting story about the 16-year-old son of King Hima. His horoscope predicted his death by snake-bite on the fourth day of his marriage. On that particular day, his newly-wed wife did not allow him to sleep. She laid out all her ornaments and lots of gold and silver coins in a heap at the entrance of the sleeping chamber and lit lamps all over the place. Then she narrated stories and sang songs to keep her husband from falling asleep...The next day, when Yama, the God of Death, arrived at the prince’s doorstep, his eyes were dazzled and blinded by the brilliance of the lamps and the jewelry. Yama could not enter the Prince's chamber, so he climbed on top of the heap of gold coins and sat there the entire night listening to the stories and songs. In the morning, he silently went away. Thus, the young prince was saved from the clutches of death by the cleverness of his new bride, and the day came to be celebrated as Dhanteras

2. THE DHANVATRI LEGEND:

Another legend says, in the cosmic battle between the gods and the demons when both churned the ocean for ‘Amrit’ or divine nectar, Dhanvantari – the physician of the gods and an incarnation of Vishnu – emerged carrying a pot of the elixir. So, according to this mythological tale, the word Dhanteras comes from the name Dhanvantari, the divine doctor, who is also worshipped on this day.

3. THE DHANTERAS RITUAL:
On Dhanteras, people pray to the Goddess Lakshmi to get prosperous life and well being. In the evening, the lamp is lit and Goddess of wealth (Lakshmi) is welcomed into the house. Aartis or devotional hymns are sung eulogizing the Goddess of wealth and sweets and fruits are offered to her. Hindus also worship Lord Kuber as the treasurer of wealth and bestower of riches, along with Goddess Lakshmi on Dhanteras

4. Dhanteras RITUAL II:

Generally, most of the Hindus chose Dhanteras to invest in gold bars or jewelry. New clothes and utensils are also bought on this auspicious occasion. People flock to the jewelers and buy gold or silver jewelry or utensils to venerate the occasion of Dhanteras. Dhanteras embraces a unique worth for the business communities as they make customary purchases of the valuable metals on this day.

NARAK CHATURDASI:

The second day of Diwali week is called the Kali Chaudas or Narak Chaturdasi. In some parts of India, it is simply the Choti Diwali, the day before Diwali. On this day Lord Krishna is known to have destroyed the demon Narakasur, freeing the world from fear. On this day, it is believed that one should massage the body with oil to relieve it of tiredness bathe and rest so that Diwali can be celebrated with vigor and devotion. It is also believed that one should not light diyas or step out on this day, and rather stay at home and relax. However, IN modern times, on Choti Deepawali, people go to each other's homes to wish 'a Happy and Prosperous Diwali' and also exchange gifts and sweets.

DIWALI:

The third day of these festivities is the actual Diwali/ Deepawali, when Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped, along with Lord Ganesha. People light diyas and candles in their homes, and the streets all across India light up with millions of sparklers, crackers, and fairy lights. After worshipping Mahalakshmi in the evening with their families, people visit temples, gurudwaras, and even churches to light candles. They also exchange sweets as prasad.

BESTU BARAS:

The fourth day is celebrated in various forms all across India. In the Western states of India like Gujarat, this day is celebrated with great pomp and show as Bestu Baras, the New Year as per their Calendar. In the Northern states of India, this day is widely celebrated as Govardhan Pooja or Annakut and Vishwakarma Day, when people worship their instruments, arms, and machinery. Most of all business establishments, thus, remain closed on this day.

BHAI DOOJ:

The fifth day of Diwali festivities is celebrated as the Bhai Dooj or Bhai Beej or Bhai Teeka/ Tilak or Bhai Fota (In Bengal). Brothers visit their sisters on this day, and the sisters celebrate and prepare sweets especially in honor of their brothers, wishing a long, happy, healthy life and great success for them.

Friends I am not like others so just wish you happy and prosperous Diwali.BYE!