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Different shades of Lights: Interesting facts of Diwali
The auspicious festival of light, Diwali means the ‘row of lighted lamps’ which symbolise the journey from darkness to light. The festival is a message to illuminate our inner true selves and cherish our illuminated soul in the eternal Universe (Brahman). Let us explore few of the interesting facts about this bright festival.
- The main festive day of Diwali in the five day celebration marks the beginning of Hindu New Year according to the Vikrama calendar.
- The craze for this festival is not only evident among Indians but also foreigners around the globe. Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji have an official day off on Diwali.
- The Lord of Death, Yama is revered on this day by lighting a diya, to welcome the dead spirits back to their family.
- In Southern India, especially Goa and Konkan, people burn the effigies of Narakasura on the next day of Diwali. Naraksura, the demon was killed by Lord Krishna and 16,000 women were rescued from his captivity.
- The 12 years of banishment of the Pandavas ended on this day and they appeared on the Kartik Amavasya.
- Great Hindu King Vikramaditya was coroneted on this day, hence Diwali became a historical event.
- Lord Mahavira attained nirvana on Diwali day at Pavapuri thus highly celebrated by Jain community.
- Maharshi Dayananda, the founder of Arya Samaj attained his nirvana on this day and Shardiya Nav-Shasyeshti is celebrated every year from then.
- Bandi Chhorh Divas is celebrated by Sikhs on this day as the foundation stone for Golden Temple was laid in 1577. In 1619, Sixth Guru Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji was freed from imprisonment of Emperor Jahangir from Gwalior fort, on the same day of Diwali.
- On this day Lord Vishnu rescued Goddess Lakshmi (and married her) from the prison of Demon king Bali and therefore Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on Diwali.
- The day is celebrated with Gambling as a way of ensuring good luck for the coming year and also to remember the games of dice between Lord Shiva and Parvati Ji.
- To welcome the Goddess of wealth, the entire house is purified and cleaned, and lighted with earthen lamps to brighten her way to our homes.
- This day marks the commencement of new Fiscal Year for Hindu Shop owners and Businessman so they usually begin their new records from then.
- Burning of crackers are the symbol of celebration after achieving enlightenment and the fumes released are beneficial for removing the insects and flies.
- ‘Shubh Deepavali’ is the ethnic and traditional greeting for Deepawali, meaning ‘Have an auspiscious Deepavali’.
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Suffering from problems in Job? Chandi Devi Puja
From childhood to being an adult, we act as per the requirement of our adults and the fire of achieving an individual position is lighted within us. Jobs and careers are one of those sensitive issues, which either inspire you to explore your talents or demotivate you on failures. From our parents to relatives to friends, we are burdened under the responsibility of fulfilling their dreams. So educations is just one step in this havoc of competition as the real challenge begins after your higher studies when you are searching for suitable opportunities.
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- Are you unhappy from the working environment and deserve something better?
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About Devi Mahatamya Puja or Chandi Homam:
Devi Mahatamya or Chandi Path is a powerful tool to remove all the huge obstacles from your career life as it is a 700 verse description glorifying the power of Ma Durga. Literally Devi Mahatmyam means the ‘Glory of Goddess’, so it defines the occult powers of the Goddess in this Supreme Universe. Chandi Path or praising the fierce form of Goddess Chandalika is the recitation of complete verse to remove the negative energies from your surroundings and bestow you with the power of facing challenges and obstruction.
Why should you do this puja?
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- Remove obstacles and evil energies
- To provide you with the easiest path to cherish success and prosperity
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