Why Do We Celebrate Diwali Will Make You Amazed. Here's How!


Diwali is known as Festival of Lights. But why do we celebrate Diwali? On Diwali, why do we worship Lakshmi-Ganesh? Have you ever wondered why we light Diyas during Diwali?

Here are some facts, reasons, and myths about Diwali:

  • According to Ramcharitmanas, after spending 14 years in exile and conquering the Raavana, Lord Rama, his wife Sita, and brother Laxman finally returned to Ayodhya. His homecoming to his hometown is marked as Diwali. As a welcome gesture for his brother, Bharat, Lord Rama's cousin brother, lit up Ayodhya with diyas. This custom has continued since then.
  •  According to the ancient beliefs, Diwali is celebrated as the day Goddess Lakshmi was born from Samudra Manthan, the churning of the cosmic ocean of milk by the gods and demons. On the night of Diwali, Lakshmi picked Vishnu as her spouse, and the two were united in holy matrimony. Instead of Lord Vishnu, Lord Ganesha is adored with Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali. Many issues emerge, such as why Lord Vishnu isn't worshipped with Goddess Lakshmi, and what is the relationship between Lakshmi and Ganesha. One legendary story can provide answer to all the questions:

Myths

 

Once upon a time, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakhmi were having conversation and Goddess Lakshmi was praising herself and telling Lord Vishnu that she is the most worship Goddess in the world, and that with her grace, a person can obtain all of the world's pleasures and become the happiest person. Hearing Goddess Laksmi praising herself, Lord Vishnu responded to her, "You have all the attributes, but you have not had the joy of motherhood till now, and for a lady, the joy of motherhood is the most significant thing in this universe."  Goddess Lakhmi was dismayed by Lord Vishnu's remark, and she rushed to her friend Goddess Parvati in her distress. "How can I help you?" Parvati inquired after listening about Goddess Lakhmi's predicament. "You have two boys," Goddess Lakshmi explained, "and if you could give me your one son, you would still have one son and I would be able to receive the blessing of motherhood." So you can help me out in this case."

“I have two sons, Kartikeya and Ganesha,” Goddess Parvati told her after listing her children. Kartikeya has six mouths (Faces), and as a result, he needs to eat constantly. My second kid Ganesha is quite mischievous, and if I don't keep an eye on him for a few moments, he will damage everything. And since you can't stay in one area for too long, tell me how you'll look after my sons. 

"I'll keep your sons close to my heart and will pour my full love on them, whether Kartikeya or Ganesha," Goddess Lakshmi stated to her after hearing this. I am capable of caring for both of them. All of heaven's servants will serve them at all hours of the day and night, so please adopt one of them."Lord Ganesha was given to Goddess Lakhmi as her adopted son by Maa Parvati, who knew both of her sons very well. "From today henceforth, I'm giving all of my accomplishments, luxury, and prosperity to my son Ganesha," Goddess Lakshmi exclaimed to Goddess Parvati. Also, Lord Brahma's daughters, Riddhi and Siddhi, are identical to my daughters, and I promise you my word that they will marry soon. I shall grant all of Ganesha's wishes. I will stay miles away from anyone who does not worship Lord Ganesha and engages in backbiting in any of the three loks. Lord Ganesha's worship would be a necessary whenever I perform my worship. Whoever refuses to worship Shri Ganesha beside me would not be able to obtain me.

Maa Parvati is overjoyed after hearing this and gave her son Ganesh to Lakshmi Ji. As a result, Ganesh Poojan is a requirement at Deepawali Poojan or Lakshmi Poojan

  • The five Pandava brothers were duped into losing a gambling bet, and the Kauravas banished them for 12 years in the epic Mahabharata. According to the mythology, Diwali is the night of Kartik Amavasya, when the Pandavas return to Hastinapur.
  • Diwali is associated with the release of Guru Hargobind by Mughal emperor Jehangir in Sikhism.
  • The Diwali festival is observed in Jainism to commemorate the anniversary of Mahavira's soul ultimately attaining Nirvana.
  • Diwali is known as Kali Puja in Eastern India, particularly West Bengal, in honour of Goddess Kali, who is known to have gone on a devastating rampage to cleanse the earth of all demons.    

Diwali is one of India's most important festivals. Everyone celebrates the festival in their own unique way, according to their own beliefs.

   

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