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Tradition Of Diwali Pooja
Since time immemorial Diwali has been the festival of choice of all Indians all over the world. Like with other Indian festivals, it is replete with Hindu mythology and many a gods are invoked on this beauteous occasion. Diwali symbolizes victory of good over evil and marks the end of the Hindu year. The fifth day of Diwali is celebrated as the beginning of the New Lunar Year. It is truly a time for rejoicing and praising God. |
Many rituals and customs bind Diwali celebrations, primarily the lighting of the Diyas. On Diwali night the dark Amavasya night is lit up with innumerable oil lamps which illuminate the night sky like a dazzling display of the Sun God himself. It is believed that light signifies good whereas darkness signifies evil, and the lighting of the lamps is therefore symbolic of good forces over evil. Another belief is that Goddess Lakshmi; Goddess of wealth and prosperity visits clean and well-lit homes on Diwali night to bless the members of that family. Diyas and oil lamps are therefore lit to illuminate her path.
Diwali is celebrated for five continuous days in the Hindu month of Ashwayuja. It usually falls in the month of October/November. People from all over the country celebrate the festival with a special Diwali Pooja which they carry out in their own unique way. The Bengalis worship the Goddess Kali, destructive force of Durga. It is also a very significant festival for the Sikhs who celebrate Diwali to commemorate the laying of the foundation stone for the Golden Temple in 1577. On Diwali the Sikhs illuminate their Gurdwaras and homes with Diyas or candles. Early in the morning, Sikh pilgrims take a dip in the sacred tank while reciting Japji Sahib, and then pray at the Golden Temple. Circumambulation of the tank is also done.
For the Jains too, Diwali is the most significant festival in their religious order. Lord Mahavira, the last of the Jain Tirthankaras, attained Nirvana on this day at Pavapuri. According to Jain tradition the chief disciple of Mahavira, Ganadhar Gautam Swami also attained complete knowledge on this very day, thus making Diwali a really special occasion for the Jains to celebrate. Diwali is first mentioned in Jain books as the date of the nirvana of Lord Mahavira.
“Thus people in Bharata every year celebrate famous "Dipalikaya", to reverently worship the Jinendra on the occasion of his nirvana on the Amavasya of Kartika month.”
As For the rest of the Indians, Diwali evening starts with a ritual Diwali Pooja offered to Goddess Lakshmi and Shri Ganesha, remover of all obstacles. It is considered auspicious to start every Pooja by taking Shri Ganesha’s name, and thus the Diwali Puja too follows that pattern. Devotional songs in praise of both the deities are sung. Thereafter the Prasad is distributed amongst the family members. Every household performs this Puja so as to invoke the Gods to shower them with prosperity and good beginnings for the New Year. It is a custom which has been followed for millions of years and continues to be followed as religiously as ever!
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