Diwali 2017

When Is Diwali? Date,Significance of the Diwali, Puja and Prasad Diwali 2017 or deepavali falls on 19th October 2017 and the preparations for it have already begun in full swing.Two days prior to Diwali and Laxmi Puja is Dhanteras. or the land of festivals, India, this time of the year is rather joyous and celebratory with a number of festivals lined up from Dussehra to Durga Puja and now Diwali. The festival of lights - Diwali is also one of the most significant festivals celebrated in India. Diwali 2017 falls on 19th October 2017 and the preparations for it have already begun in full swing. From buying new clothes to painting your houses and organizing Diwali parties, one can't help but notice the festive spirit in the air. Significance of Diwali or Deepavali Diwali marks the homecoming of Lord Rama with his wife Sita and brother Laxmana to his kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Lord Rama who left for his 'Vanvaas', following his father King Dasharat's command, spent 14 years wandering in the forests and villages of India. Towards the end of his exile, Sita is abducted by the ten-headed king of Lanka Ravana who disguises himself as a Yogi as asks Sita for 'Bhiksha' (offerings). While handing it over to him, Sita crosses the Laxman-Rekha drawn by Ram's younger brother Laxman and Ravana is able to capture her. Lord Ram, on hearing this, launches a war against the army of Ravana and reaches Lanka to fight Ravana and bring his wife back. The victory of Lord Rama in the epic battle of Ramayana symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Get your kids away from TV and Cartoons (Magic Crate) 142 SHARES EMAIL PRINT 1 COMMENTS Diwali 2017: When Is Diwali? Date,Significance of the Diwali, Puja and Prasad For the land of festivals, India, this time of the year is rather joyous and celebratory with a number of festivals lined up from Dussehra to Durga Puja and now Diwali. The festival of lights - Diwali is also one of the most significant festivals celebrated in India. Diwali 2017 falls on 19th October 2017 and the preparations for it have already begun in full swing. From buying new clothes to painting your houses and organizing Diwali parties, one can't help but notice the festive spirit in the air. Significance of Diwali or Deepavali Diwali marks the homecoming of Lord Rama with his wife Sita and brother Laxmana to his kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Lord Rama who left for his 'Vanvaas', following his father King Dasharat's command, spent 14 years wandering in the forests and villages of India. Towards the end of his exile, Sita is abducted by the ten-headed king of Lanka Ravana who disguises himself as a Yogi as asks Sita for 'Bhiksha' (offerings). While handing it over to him, Sita crosses the Laxman-Rekha drawn by Ram's younger brother Laxman and Ravana is able to capture her. Lord Ram, on hearing this, launches a war against the army of Ravana and reaches Lanka to fight Ravana and bring his wife back. The victory of Lord Rama in the epic battle of Ramayana symbolizes the victory of good over evil. diwali Diwali 2017: Deepavali marks the homecoming of Lord Rama It is believed that when the news of Lord Ram returning to his homeland reached Ayodhya, the entire city was lit with thousands of oil lamps (diyas) and decorated with flowers and beautiful rangolis. Since then, Diwali has been known as the festival of lights. In order to welcome, Lord Ram into their homes people decorate their houses with oil lamps, which is why the festival is also called 'Deepavali'. The tradition of lighting oil lamps symbolizes the victory of good over evil. People also make preparations to welcome Goddess Lakshmi by drawing beautiful rangolis, and Paduka (footsteps) on the entrance of their houses. In Bengal, people conduct the Kali puja on the Diwali day which takes place overnight. There is also a tradition of distributing sweets and dry fruits to friends, relative and neighbours to celebrate the festival of Diwali. Kaju Katli, Besan Laddoo an