Happy Diwali 2022: India is known for its festivals which are celebrated with a lot of fun and pomp. And one of the biggest and much awaited festivals for Hindus across the world is Diwali or Deepawali. The festival of lights celebrates the return of Lord Rama and Sita to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The celebration of Diwali lasts for 5 days, starting with Dhanteras.
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Here is the list of 5 days of Diwali:
Dhanteras; Date: 22 October (Saturday)
Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi marks the beginning of 5 days of festive festival with various pujas. Lord Kuber, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari are worshiped on this day. Dhanteras is considered an auspicious occasion to buy gold, silver, utensils and even gadgets.
Narak Chaturdashi/Chhoti Diwali; Date: 23 October (Sunday)
Choti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated on the second day. It is believed that Lord Krishna defeated Narakasura on this auspicious day. Lord Krishna helped thousands of girls who were taken captive by the Asuras. This year Narak Chaturdashi and Diwali will be celebrated on the same day.
Lakshmi Puja/Diwali; Date: 24 October (Monday)
Diwali is celebrated to welcome Lord Rama to Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile and killing Ravana, the evil king of Lanka. The people of Ayodhya celebrated the return of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana by lighting the entire kingdom with earthen lamps and decorating their homes. Goddess Lakshmi is also worshiped for wealth and prosperity during Diwali in most households across the country.
Govardhan Puja; Date: 25 October (Tuesday)
Usually celebrated a day after Diwali, this year Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on October 25 due to the solar eclipse (solar eclipse) on October 26. An eclipse is considered an inauspicious time to visit temples or perform any puja. According to the scriptures, it is believed that the villagers of Gokul had to face the wrath of Lord Indra. It was Lord Krishna who saved him by lifting the Govardhan hill and providing him shelter. It is also known as Annakoot Puja.
Brother Dooj; Date: 26 October (Wednesday)
Bhai Dooj celebrates the love and bond between brothers and sisters. On this day sisters do tilak on the forehead of their brothers, followed by aarti. Sisters pray for the long life and good health of their brothers, who in turn promise to protect them.
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