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Diwali 2022: Why do we celebrate Diwali? Here are the various reasons why India celebrates the festival of lights

October 18, 2022
Bharat Times

Last Update: October 18, 2022, 15:00 IST

Diwali 2022: This year Lakshmi Pujan is on October 24. (Representative image: Shutterstock)

Diwali 2022: Celebrated in the month of Kartik, it generally lasts for five days starting from Dhanteras, then Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali), Lakshmi Pujan (Big Diwali), Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj

Happy Diwali 2022: Diwali is one of the most auspicious festivals in India. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and enthusiasm in the country. People burst crackers on this day and decorate their homes with lights and diyas. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Rama over the demon-king Ravana and his return to Ayodhya.

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Celebrated in the month of Kartik, it generally lasts for five days starting from Dhanteras, then Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali), Lakshmi Pujan (Big Diwali), Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. This time Lakshmi Puja is on 24 October.

This festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Rama over the demon-king Ravana and his return to Ayodhya. (Representative image: Shutterstock)
This festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Rama over the demon-king Ravana and his return to Ayodhya. (Representative image: Shutterstock)

But did you know that there is more than one reason to celebrate Diwali in India? Read here to know about the various reasons.

  1. According to the Hindu epic Ramayana, Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana to Ayodhya. He came back after spending 14 years in exile and defeating the Lankan king Ravana.
  2. Another reason for Diwali celebration is the birth of Goddess Lakshmi. Moreover, on the night of Diwali, the deity chose Lord Vishnu as her husband and the two tied the knot.
  3. In the epic Mahabharata, five Pandava brothers were tricked into losing a gambling bet, and the Kauravas exiled them for 12 years. According to the epic, Diwali is the day the Pandavas return to Hastinapur.
  4. Eastern India, especially West Bengal, celebrate Diwali as Kali Puja in honor of Goddess Kali, who is said to have caused devastating destruction to rid the earth of all demons.
  5. The day is also celebrated as Bandi Chhor Divas (Prisoner Release Day) to mark the historic release of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind, from Mughal prison along with 52 kings in the early 17th century.
  6. Diwali marks the beginning of a new year in some western Indian states, such as Gujarat.
  7. In Jainism, the festival of lights commemorates Mahavira’s attainment of salvation or salvation at Pavapuri, Bihar.
  8. Lord Vishnu, in his fifth Vamana-avatar, is said to have rescued Goddess Lakshmi from the prison of King Bali. On this day, on the orders of Lord Vishnu, King Bali was given exile to rule the underworld.

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