Diwali is a day to illuminate one’s inner tone and remove all the darkness from within. This time, Indians will celebrate the jubilee of lights, Diwali on November 4 which will be on Thursday. This jubilee is extensively known for lighting up the houses with‘diyas’and lights, eating sweets, wearing new clothes and burning crackers. It’s one of the biggest carnivals in the Hindu culture and is celebrated by them each over the globe.
The jubilee is also known as Deepawali which translates to‘row of lights’and is celebrated over a period of five days. Diwali is observed on the 15th day of the Kartik month and as per the Hindu Lunar timetable, it’s considered as the holiest month.
The origin of Diwali can be traced back to ancient India, when it’s said to have begun as a crop jubilee. Still, there are colorful legends attached to its history. While some believe it to be the festivity of goddess Lakshmi ( goddess of wealth) and Lord Vishnu’s marriage, some also suppose it to be goddess Lakshmi’s birth festivity since she’s said to be born on the new moon day of Kartik.
In Bengal, the jubilee is devoted to important goddess Kali’s deification and Lord Ganesh is also worshipped in some homes as a symbol of auspiciousness and wisdom. In some Jain homes, Diwali also marks the great event of Lord Mahavira attaining Nirvana.
For Hindus, the jubilee is the festivity of Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya after his exile of 14 times and palm over Ravana. It’s said that the people of Ayodya ate Ram with rows of diyas, lighting the entire area.
Celebrating Diwali 2021
The event is largely celebrated in India and Nepal. Indians celebrate this day as the start of the new business year. People light up their homes 2-3 days before the festival and gifts are exchanged between friends and families.
On the night of the festival, prayers are offered to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi which is followed by the bursting of firecrackers, eating sweets, and other gourmet food. However, people refrain from meat and alcohol on this day.
Diwali is a Hindu festival. It is also celebrated in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Nepal, Myanmar, Mauritius, and Fiji. In fact, Diwali is a national holiday in each of these countries.
Diwali 2021 Significance
Diwali signifies the palm of good over wrong. The lights and diyas are present everyplace signifying the eradication of dark murk and wrong. All the people celebrating and soliciting together produce an atmosphere of love and chastity. It’s the day to reflect on one’s history and make better opinions in the coming time.
This day signifies forgiving and forgetting, it’s like giving a fresh launch to everything around you and to yourself. It’s a festivity of substance in which people give gifts to family, musketeers and workers. Diwali gives up a communication to remove all the darkness within ourselves and illuminate our inner tone.
Facts You Should Know About Diwali
- Diwali is a symbol of victory of Light over Dark.
- Every year, we celebrate Diwali on the new moon night of Kartik month.
- Diwali is the most important festival in Hindu Region.
- Diwali comes after 16th days of Dashain or Dashahara.
- We worship Goddess Laxmi (Goddess of Wealth|) and pray for prospority.
- Before one day of Diwali, We celebrate Dhanterash. In this day, We purchace at least one item or goods from the market.
This year, we are celebrating Deepawali on the new moon day of Kartik month. If you find any mistakes in this blog post, please comment below for the correction.
Diwali Date in India 4th November, 2021 (Thursday)
Amavasya Tithi starts 4th November 2021 from 0603 am
Amavasya Tithi ends 5th November 2021 till 0244 am
THE TIME FOR LAXMI POOJA AND LORD GANESHA PUJA
According to the beliefs, worshipping Maa Lakshmi on Diwali brings happiness and substance to the house and family members. ( Image Shutterstock)
Timings 0609 pm to 0820 pm
Duration 1 hour 55 twinkles
Pradosh Kaal 173409 PM to 201027 PM
Vrshabh kaal 181029 PM to 200620 PM
NISHITA KAAL MUHURAT ON DIWALI
Nishita Kal 1139 pm to 0031 pm on 5th November
Sinha Lagna from 0039 PM on 5th November to 0256 AM
DIWALI SHUBH CHOGHADIYA MUHURAT
Morning Muhurat 063453 am to 075717 pm
Morning Muhurat 104206 am to 144920 pm
Evening Muhurat 161145 PM to 204931 PM
Ratri Muhurat 240453 PM to 014234 PM
Happy Diwali 2021 Wishes, Greetings, Messages
- May this upcoming Diwali bring you luck, happiness,
joy and success in all your endeavors in life.
- May the joy and merriment of this amazing festival surround you with all things happy and positive. Happy Diwali 2021 my dear!
- I am wishing that the bright lights of Diwali
guides you through your way out
of every streak of trials in this life.
- May the beautiful gleaming lamps of Diwali brighten you life making it a better place to live. Happy Diwali
- Diwali is a occasion to
Meet and greet your loved ones!
May you always be surrounded by,
The people you love on this Diwali.
- On Diwali, I want to send you wishes for a year filled with prosperity, health and lots of fun! Hope you have a happy Diwali!
- May the joyous celebration
Of this divine festival
Fill your heart with
Never ending joy and happiness!
- May the mirth and merriment of the magical festival of lights give you endless moments of joy and love. Happy Diwali
- May your life be as colorful, magnificent,
shimmering and magical
as the lights from the lamps of Diwali!
- May the merriment of this wonderful festival of Diwali fill your life with infinite joy. Happy Diwali to you and the ones who matter to you!