Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on 20th October.
–Sadhguru
Diwali or Deepavali is the “festival of lights.” One reason why light is so significant in human life is the way our visual apparatus is made. For other creatures, light simply means survival. But for a human being, light is not just about seeing or not seeing. The rising of light in our life signifies a new beginning and, above all, clarity. Most creatures exist by instinct, so they have no issues of confusion as to what to do or not to do.
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Diwali, also known as Deepawali, originated in India, but it has become a global festival thanks to the beautiful way it is celebrated, often utilizing earthen lamps and colorful lights. Like Christmas, Diwali is marked by beautiful lighting decorations inside and outside houses, as well as in public areas. Therefore, lighting and decoration have a significant value on this occasion.
Its name means “festival of lights” because of that. The original name of Diwali is “Deepawali”, which means the garland of deep(In India, Deep is made of organic soil or metal. This special design pot-lamp is filled with mustard/ sesame oil, or ghee, and cow’s milk butter. People light these lamps in many numbers, and it looks like a garland.)
Why is Diwali celebrated?
Diwali is not limited to decorations, lighting, or playing with crackers. The festival is celebrated 5 days long, and every day, there is a special spiritual process and beliefs. Diwali is the fifth and most important day of celebration. In India, Diwali is celebrated by people differently, and there are some ancient stories related to this festival, which give a lesson of “GOOD OVER EVIL, & VICTORY OF POSITIVITY OVER NEGATIVITY.”
- Preparation for this festival begins with cleaning the house inside and outside. According to mythology, the Goddess of Wealth, Mother Laxmi, won’t visit your home if you don’t keep it clean, both inside and outside. In addition, Lord Ganesha, who is the God of intellect and fortune, will not stay with you. Therefore, there is a scientific basis to this mythology, which suggests that cleaning is essential for maintaining a healthy mind and promoting positive energy. If you possess positive energy and a healthy mind, you are capable of achieving anything you want.
- North Indians celebrate Diwali as the day Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after fourteen years in the forest. He had conquered the demonic powers. It is said that thousands of lamps were lit in his honor on this moonless night.
- Throughout eastern India, Diwali is celebrated as Kali Puja, a festival devoted to Kali. As the goddess of preservation, Mother Kali is revered as the protector of nature. The appearance of Mother Kali is unique. She is as black as night and annihilates evil. So, on the day of Diwali, worshippers do special chanting to make Mother Kaali happy.
- As a result of Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura on this day, southern India celebrates Diwali. Yogic lore uses a culturally relevant expression to convey a significant aspect of the spiritual process to the masses. Krishna’s slaying of this hellish being symbolizes the innate ability of every human being to overcome negativity and rise to new possibilities. Read more about Narkasura at https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/blog/article/diwali-festival-of-lights#point3.
Here are the six simple ways to celebrate Diwali …
1. Clean your House, and arrange your Home stuff.
If you haven’t cleaned yet, do it now. By doing this, you can eliminate many items that you do not need. You can donate them. Additionally, you can create some space to store essential items accordingly. Additionally, you can update your old decor and bring new items into your house. By doing this, you will feel refreshed, and you can promote your local decoration business. If you are an artist, then this will be a good opportunity for you.
2. Decor your House with Rangoli and a Garland on Diwali.
The decoration is the next step in celebrating Diwali. Rangoli is an art form created with colors, flowers, or colored powder and rice on the floor. Typically, people design this on the floor of the main door. You are free to apply your artistic mind by making Rangoli. Also, you can decorate every corner with a real flower pot or garland. It will bring warmth and positivity to your house.
3. Energize your place of worship during the Diwali Celebration.
The place of worship is significant, where we bow our heads every day and pray to God. No matter what the method of prayer, we draw hope, energy, and positivity from this place. So, you must make your worship place energized by putting fresh indoor plants, flowers, spiritual wall decor items, organic hand-crafted items, and cotton or silk cloths. Read more at https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/wisdom/article/creating-shrine-home
4. Light an Oil Lamp on the day of Diwali.
Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day. In India, it is called Amavasya- read more at https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/wisdom/article/meaning-of-amavasya-significance. So, there is an auspicious tradition of lighting oil lamps. An auspicious Diya (Oil or Ghee Lamp) emits a bright, warm glow that represents enlightenment, prosperity, knowledge, and wisdom. Diwali is a memorable celebration of good over evil, with diyas representing the triumph of light over darkness. Read more about the significance of lighting oil lamps at https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/wisdom/article/significance-lighting-oil-lamps
5. Give yourself a festive look.
Festivals are not limited to home decoration; they also reflect your culture through your outfit and style. Regardless of your cultural background, you should wear your traditional attire to the festival, and your style should be presented with simplicity. Try to give preference to organic fabrics, such as pure cotton or silk, during festivals. Here is the link for checking details of wearing organic clothes benefits- https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/wisdom/article/why-organic-clothing-benefits-of-organic-cotton
6. Give the gift of Festive Foods.
Festivals are not meant to be limited to themselves but a link to family and social harmony. So, Let’s cook delicious and healthy meals and share them with families, neighbors, and the less fortunate. Laddu is the most liked sweet on the occasion of this festival. Read more to make healthy Ladoo ideas at https://journals-times.com/2022/10/21/enjoy-festival-with-5-healthy-food-ideas/
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