Transcript Diwali “The Festival of Lights”

Diwali and Dussehra
Spiritual Significance of the Festivals of
Dussehra and Diwali
“The Legend goes as...
Lord Ram was sent to exile in the forest as his step
mother wanted to make her own son the king. His wife
Sita and brother Lakshman also decided to accompany
him. While in the jungle, Sita was abducted by Raavan
who is said to have 10 heads. She was rescued by Ram
and Lakshman who took the help of Lord Hanuman(The
Monkey God), killed Raavan and returned to his
kingdom, Ayodhya after a 20-Day journey. It was a New
Moon day and the people lit up Diyas(small oil lamps) to
spread light and welcome Lord Ram and mark the
‘Victory of Good over Evil’. ”
The Festivals of Dussehra and Diwali
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From that day every year we burn the
effigies of Raavan, Meghnaath(his son) and
Kumbhkaran(his brother). This day is
known as the festival of Dussehra.
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20-Days after Dussehra when Lord Ram
returned to his Kingdom Ayodhya, we
celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali.
Burning of the effigies of Raavan,
Meghnaath(his son) and
Kumbhkaran(his brother).
Diwali Celebration
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The name "Diwali" is a contraction of "Deepawali”, which translates
into “row of lamps”. Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps
filled with oil(Diyas) to signify the triumph of good over evil.
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On Diwali we make colorful patterns known as ‘Rangoli’ at the
entrances and the place of worship.
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During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and
share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.
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Deepawali marks the worship of Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and
Lord Ganesha- The Lord of Wisdom.
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During Diwali, lights illuminate every corner of India and the scent
of incense sticks hangs in the air, mingled with the sounds of firecrackers, joy, togetherness and hope.
Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha
Rangoli patterns.
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Houses being lit up with light, diyas and lamps.