Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a grand celebration in the Hindu calendar. This is an unparalleled experience that is observed over six magical days of Diwali, where several deities are commemorated. Almost a billion people across the globe participate in Diwali celebrations, and several countries officially recognize it as a holiday. Many cities in…
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Diwali: The Festival of Lights
Deepavali or Diwali that falls on a moonless night in the month of Kartika (October-November) is widely celebrated all over India, embracing all sections and communities. Diwali is derived from ‘Dipavali’, a Sanskrit word which means ‘a row of lights.’ Light represents strength while darkness represents weakness. The demonical forces which are at work within…
Diwali – Celebrating the Triumph of Goodness
What occurs on Diwali? Diwali (or Deepavali, “row of lights”) is celebrated by Hindus worldwide to commemorate the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, hope over despair. Oil-wick lamps are lit in every household, along with colorful strings of electric lights, causing the home, village and community to sparkle with dancing flames. The…
What is True Diwali? – by Swami Chinmayananda
On this Sacred day of Deepavali (Diwali) at dusk when darkness intensifies, all homes are illumined by lights, tiny mud pots with oil wicks. I appeal that this day is a day of prayer and expression of love. Get out of your homes in the evening and embrace every other individual in society not because…