Happy Diwali (Deepawali) 2020
Happy Diwali (Deepawali) 2020
Diwali is the Festival of Lights in the memory of Lord Ram
A festival
of lights brings together all of India – Diwali or Deepavali is the
much-awaited festival and arguably the biggest of all in India. Widely
celebrated throughout India by the Hindu diaspora, people from all caste,
creed and religion join in the fun, light-up diyas (small oil
lamps) and celebrate together over the five days of the festival.
Diwali: November 14, 2020
The third day is the new moon day in the month of Karthik and the main day of celebration in most parts of India as they welcome Lord Rama’s victory and arrival in Ayodhya.
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 6 PM to 8 PM
Pradosh Kaal – 5:55 PM to 8:25 PM
Vrishabh Kaal – 6 PM to 8:04 PM
Balipadyami or Govardhan Puja: November 15, 2020
According to the Vikram
Samvat calendar, the fourth day of the festival is also a new year day. Known
for Pratipada, Govardhan Puja, or Annakut, the legend says that Lord Krishna on
this day lifted the Govardhan Hill and provided shelter to local villagers
during torrential rains.
Govardhan Puja Pratahkala Muhurat – 6:25 AM to 8:30 AM
Govardhan Puja Sayankala Muhurat – 2:44 PM to 4:49 PM
Bhai Dooj: November 16, 2020
The last day of this five-day celebration ends with a beautiful family moment that honors the sweet bond shared by a brother and sister. Bhai Dooj or Bhratri Ditwiya, also known
as Bhau Beej (in Marathi), Bhai
Photo (in Bengali), relates to Yama (the God of death) and his
sister, the Yamuna who put tilak on
Yama’s forehead and showered the Akshat on him.
Bhai Dooj Aparahna time – 12:39 PM to 2:44 PM
Dwitiya Tithi from 5:36 PM on November 15 to 2:26 PM on
November 16
Diwali Celebrated in India
Celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika (between
mid-October and mid-November), Diwali is the “victory of light over darkness,
good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance”, even as different parts of India
celebrate it in the belief of numerous legends. The most commonly accepted
legend, particularly in North India, is the homecoming of Lord Rama along with
wife Sita, brother Lakshman, and Hanuman, to Ayodhya, after he rose victorious
over Ravana.
During the festival of
lights, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, and since no celebration is deemed
concluded without invoking Lord Ganesha, both of them are worshipped side by
side. The puja is followed by the distribution of sweets and gifts among
relatives, neighbors, and friends.
Houses are adorned with new
goods, thus making shopping a must-do affair before Diwali. Online stores and
shopping malls come up with Diwali offers and these are deals not to be missed!
Jewelry, crockery, home decor, etc. get a makeover during this festive season
as people also buy gifts for friends and families.
Streets glow up with
spectacular lightings, all around you’ll see decorations of garlands, rangolis,
and candles. Sparklers and an assortment of crackers are burst, adding to the
illuminated environment during Amavasya (new
moon). Such is the enthusiasm in the air!
Best Places to Visit in India for Diwali 2020
Diwali is the time when you go home to your family and loved
ones; when you buy gifts for each other, light diyas and phuljadhis (sparklers)
with the kids in the house. But in some cities and states in India, these
pan-India celebrations reach the all-time-high, the grandest form, that calls
for a must-visit! Below we have listed Diwali celebrations in some Indian
cities where the fervor is electric and welcoming!
Jaipur, Rajasthan
One of the best places to
visit during Diwali is undoubtedly the Pink City of India, Jaipur in the state
of Rajasthan. The glitzy decorations on MI Road, Nehru Bazaar, Johari Bazar,
Tripolia Bazaar, Statue Circle, and Bapu Bazaar, among others, are a feat to
behold!
And most definitely you
cannot miss out on Rajasthani sweets! Want a view that takes your breath away?
Visit the Nahargarh fort and watch the whole royal city below lit up in the
shimmering lights of DIYAS on
Diwali night!
Kolkata, West Bengal
The City of Joy sure has
its way with celebrations and festivals! Diwali in Kolkata is synonymous with
the worship of Goddess Kali, an avatar of Devi Durga. So, the Bengali community
celebrates Diwali as Kali Puja and go pandal hopping to enjoy the expert craftsmanship
that these idols and marquees are a testimony to.
Bangalore, Karnataka
Diwali in Karnataka takes its own unique form of celebration as
in South India, Deepavali marks the demise of asura Narakasura in the hands of
Lord Krishna. And as commemoration, people had celebrated Krishna’s return and
welcomed him back with lights.
One of the most noteworthy
uniqueness of Diwali in Karnataka is the ritualistic oil-bath in the early
morning. In coastal parts of the state, people also observe Balipadyami, a
worship for King Bali.
Karnataka celebrates Diwali
a day ahead of Diwali in North India but in the year 2020, the time of the
festival is the same in both parts of the country. Additionally, this year, the
state has also introduced a ban on all fireworks except ‘green crackers’.
ASANSH AUTO TECH Family celebrating this DIWALI
with Safety & Green environment
Wishes everyone A Happy & Prosperous Diwali
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