{"id":12404,"date":"2021-10-16T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moneytrans.eu\/moneytransblog\/2017\/10\/16\/five-magic-days-of-diwali\/"},"modified":"2023-06-07T10:29:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T10:29:49","slug":"five-magic-days-of-diwali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moneytrans.eu\/moneytransblog\/en\/five-magic-days-of-diwali\/","title":{"rendered":"The five magic days of Diwali"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diwali, the wonderful festival of lights<\/strong>, has managed to conquer the whole world! For several days, countries such as India, Nepal and Sri Lanka are filled with lights and colours to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Known as Diwali, Tihar or Deepavali, this festival manages to fill us with love and light every year. Learn more about this very special celebration!<\/p>\n

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What is the Diwali festival? <\/span><\/h2>\n

Diwali, the wonderful Festival of Light (also called Divali or in Sanskrit, Deepavali or Deepawali) is one of the greatest festivities of India: the beginning of the Hindu New Year<\/strong>. The festivities take place on the fifteenth day of the second dark fortnight of the month of k\u0101rttika (which can take place between October and November each year), and can last four or five days. During this period, countries such as India, Nepal or Sri Lanka are filled with lights and colours to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. In Diwali 2021, the time has come to light up millions of lights and celebrate this very special holiday.<\/p>\n

But what was the origin of this tradition? Diwali has a strong religious sense for Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism<\/strong>. And although it is a common festival to all these religions, the main divinity in Diwali is Lakshmi who symbolises beauty and good luck as well as prosperity and wealth of its people. The reason why every house and place is lit up at this time of the year is because of the legend of Prince Rama, a prince that saved his wife and his village from the the demon Ravana, after having gone through many twists and turns. After defeating this demoniac creature, the inhabitants illuminated the whole city to show the god the way back. That\u2019s why thousands of people light their homes and surroundings hoping that light will triumph over darkness and fill the coming year with peace and joy!<\/p>\n

In Diwali it is customary to make offerings to the gods.\u00a0The queen of the festivities is Lakshm\u00ed, wife of the god Vishn\u00fa, goddess who symbolizes good luck and beauty and who grants prosperity and wealth. Also, the popular god Ganesha is especially worshiped on these special days. In the eastern part of the country, the goddess Kali is particularly revered.<\/p>\n

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The 5 magical days of Diwali<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many reasons why Diwali is so popular. Diwali 2021 is a party that has something for everyone! A celebration that fosters family ties and moments surrounded by friends and loved ones. Spending time with loved ones is essential, and they often exchange gifts and sweets with each other. These festivities take place over five days, each named according to the Hindu calendar:<\/p>\n

Day 1.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Vasu Baras<\/em>.<\/strong> On the first day of celebration, cows and calves, sacred animals in the country, are worshiped and all homes are carefully cleaned.<\/p>\n

Day 2.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Dhan Teras<\/em>.<\/strong> The second day of Diwali celebrates the birth of God Dhanvantri. It is the most profitable and prosperous for business. This is when candles and lamps are placed throughout the houses.<\/p>\n

Day 3.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Kali Chaudas<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0Chaturdashi<\/em>.<\/strong> The third day is the most important day of the festival. The day when the light overcame the darkness. It is the day Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura. In South India, it is the most celebrated day. The gods are prayed to for happiness and prosperity.\u00a0This night will be completely lit up by the thousands of firecrackers and fireworks that are thrown. On this day it is typical to wash with perfumes and to bathe before dawn, to do so under the brightness of the stars is considered a sacred bath.\u00a0The third day of Diwali fills all the cities of india with happiness.<\/p>\n

Day 4.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Diwali\/ Deepawali or<\/em>\u00a0Lakshmi Puja<\/em>.<\/strong> It is the most important day of the Diwali festival in North India.\u00a0The fourth day is the first of the new Hindu year. In every home we pray to Lakshmi (Queen of the Festival, wife of the god Vishn\u00fa, whose image represents beauty and brings good luck, prosperity and wealth) and Ganesh. Friends and family gather to exchange gifts.<\/p>\n

Day 5<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0Govardhan Puja<\/em><\/strong>. This day is celebrated in many ways in India. It is the day that Krishna defeated Indra.\u00a0He killed the latter and released the maidens he was holding.\u00a0It is common for husbands to give special gifts to their wives and brothers to strengthen their bonds.<\/p>\n

The next day, Bhaiduj<\/strong><\/em>, brothers and sisters from all over India express their affection.<\/p>\n

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How is Diwali celebrated around the world?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Diwali is the great festival of India, but it is also celebrated in different corners of the world. From Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Fiji or Trinidad and Tobago to Mauritius, Malaysia and Guyana, among others. The Diwali festival is so popular that all the countries of the world put it in the spotlight by sending their congratulations.<\/p>\n

Diwali is celebrated according to different traditions, beliefs and customs in different places.<\/strong> Even the duration of the festival itself varies. Today we tell you about some of the most curious beliefs and customs in this shining festival.<\/p>\n

1. One of the most visited places during this festival: India<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Festival of Lights in India is known by two names. Diwali is what the inhabitants of the north of the country call it, with a duration of five days. However, in the south of the country it is celebrated for four days and is known as Deepavali. Whatever it is called, for our friends in India it is the most important festival in the country and it is celebrated in the same way and with the same joy.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about the light. Numerous diyas (small oil lamps) illuminate the streets, balconies and window<\/strong>s. Firecrackers and fireworks light up the dark night sky.<\/p>\n

In India it is believed that the origin of this festival is the victory of Rama over Ravana, the defeat of the devil. When this happened, the God returned home and the inhabitants illuminated the whole city with lights to help him in his return. There they live with great spirituality. It is a representation of the triumph of good over evil, of joy over hardship, of light over darkness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. The Tihar Festival in Nepal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In the Himalayan country the Festival of Lights is known as Tihar. It lasts five days and nature is honored, so each day a creature of the animal world is venerated.<\/p>\n

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