Diwali Festival
DEEPAVALI as called by some. This Hindu festival brings excitement and joy to the hearts of people even before it arrives. Diwali is the festival of Laxmi, the Goddess of prosperity and wealth. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi brings peace and prosperity to all.
Diwali is celebrated all over India. The preparations for the festival begins well in advance. People start decorating their homes, preparing sweets and buy new clothes and jewellery. All this to welcome the Goddess into their homes who comes to bless all for prosperity. The festival of Diwali is celebrated for a period of 5 days, the last day being the 15th day of Ashwin (a month of Hindu calendar) which falls somewhere in the month of October and November. People light up their homes with clay oil lamps and colourful lights and Rangolis. This new moon night or Amavasya as it is called is thus turned into a bright and colourful night. Diwali is a festival of Hindus, but especially of the Businessmen, On this day they perform ‘puja’ of account books and start writing their new accounts. This is called as "Chopda Pujan" meaning ‘puja’ of account books.
The celebration of Diwali can be viewed in all its splendour at night when all the homes are lit up. Diwali is incomplete without its fireworks. People especially children burst crackers of all variety - sparkles, flower pots, rockets, from the fancy ones to the loud noise making bombs.
Legend of Diwali:- When Lord Ram killed Ravan and returned to Ayodhya along with Laxman, Sita and Hanuman, at that time Diwali was celebrated in Ayodhya for the 1st time. The people of Ayodhya lit up their homes with oil lamps and turned the night into a light festival. From that time onwards Diwali is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Ram over the evil Ravan.
Celebrated every year in October-November, Diwali is perhaps the most popular of all Indian festivals. It is a celebration of light, both literally and metaphorically. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, when Lord Rama returned to his kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The whole kingdom was lit up with diyas (earthen lamps) to celebrate his return. To date, on Diwali day, houses all over India glow with the twinkle of innumerable diyas, candles and electric lights. The night is illuminated with the flaming lights of fireworks, creating kaleidoscopic designs against the black canvas of the sky. For Hindu business communities, Diwali, marks the beginning of the New Year. The goddess of wealth, Laxmi, is worshipped, and new books of accounts are opened after ‘pooja’ (worship).
Rajasthan Diwali Tour Packages
Get various deals and offers for Diwali vacation packages. book in advance Diwali holiday packages online with us to avail best discounts. Diwali, the Hindu festival of great religious, spiritual and social relevance is celebrated in the month of Kartik which comes between the English calendar months of October and November. Normally it is celebrated towards the month of October but sometimes due to the increase of lunar movements it is also celebrated in the month of November.
Diwali, the Hindu festival of great religious, spiritual and social relevance is celebrated in the month of Kartik which comes between the English calendar months of October and November. Normally it is celebrated towards the month of October but sometimes due to the increase of lunar movements it is also celebrated in the month of November.
Most of the important Hindu festivals are celebrated when the sun is in ascending phase but Diwali festival is celebrated when there is no sun ie it is celebrated on an ‘Amavasya’ which is no- moon phase. Celebrated throughout India with great enthusiasm and festive zeal. The day marks the return of Lord Rama from the exile of 14 years after killing the demon king Ravana. The Lord Rama was coroneted as the king of Ayodhya and people lit their houses with candles and ‘deepaks’ which is an earthen pot of small size filled with oil and butter with a cotton wick lit in great numbers and arranged on the houses, terraces, walls, attics which dispels the darkness of moonless light filled with the light of happiness and wisdom.
The Diwali festival is the day when Hindus worship the Goddess of wealth – Lakshmi and on the main festival day which is in fact the 3rd day of the festival with great devotion and faith. People decorate and light their houses. Flowers, garlands, sweets, sugarcanes, sugar candy toys, fruits, specially custard apple, sweet potato, popcorns are brought specially for offering the Godess Lakshmi. One of the highlight of the festival is the fancy fireworks and crackers display by the people.
Varanasi: Varanasi, the eternal city on the banks of the Ganga, has its very own unique style of celebrating Diwali.
While the sky grows dark, thousands of colored diyas are put afloat into the river by throngs of devotees staying true to a tradition that is timeless.
Even the diyas float throughout the full span of the lake, which makes the sight genuinely unforgettable to behold.
It seems as though a million stars have descended upon the earth for this evening.
The continuous fireworks and also the particular Ganga Aarti increase the brilliance and the sweetness of the evening time.
Jaipur: The Pink City is ready to host your special Diwali festival trip. The light Festival has involvement from the different markets of the Jaipur, which unite to enjoy the events such as ethnic shows, performances and golf clubs and polo matches to pull visitors.
During Diwali, the nighttime of those five-day celebrations, markets have been decked out in lights and keep open till late to permit shoppers the ability to choose their choice.
The imperial Nahargarh Fort is a fantastic host to appeal especially after sunset using its lovely light and glorious sight that it offers this lit-up underwater city through the duration of Diwali.
Udaipur: Diwali is celebrated all over the country with the huge celebration and it will be the better way to celebrate with bleeds royal city Udaipur. The lake city Udaipur is situated in Rajasthan state. The Royal palaces, stunning gardens and beautiful lakes of Udaipur are a treat to the eyes during the Diwali month. Diwali is certainly special because the entire city is jeweled with lights, elegant decorations and more. The city palace in Udaipur is a must visit during this festival as it shines like a bride decorated with alluring lights, crafty decorations, and colorful lamps. Enjoy this Diwali festival on Golden Triangle with Udaipur packages.
Pushkar : Pushkar city lies in the heart of Rajasthan. This city is proudly showing its magnificent historical and fabulous past. The city is the right mixture of old-world beauty and today’s luxury. Pushkar is just 12km away from the Ajmer city and it is a vibrant city with a just equally vibrant way of celebrating Diwali. You can explore many temples here; all are decorated with burning lamps during the Diwali festival. Book your Rajasthan tour packages India this Diwali to make this festival auspicious. This city is also famous for its Camel fair which is held in the nearly November month.
Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer : Frequently called ‘Golden City,’ Jaisalmer is Rajasthan’s westernmost destination, from the trappings of town.
Not that much, but still desert camping in between the desert of Thar can add up so much fun and there are least chances of getting any type of sound around you for the celebration. You can have a bonfire nearby and the night will turn magical with all those things in your life. You can add up so many things to it and that night will turn out to be the best night that you have ever experienced.
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