

Connect to our Astrologers for detailed expert feeds. You can now predict your own future by reading the birth chart. Generate your Free Janam Kundli by using birth details. They honour the day as Bandi Chhor Divas and express glee by lighting lamps throughout the city to celebrate the occasion. This apparently is an echo of Rama’s return to Ayodhya. The Sikh community dedicates the day to their sixth Guru, Shri Guru Hargobind who unshackled the chains of the British prison of the Mughal Empire and freed himself.

Since the 18th century, Diwali has been celebrated in Sikhism. This is a mere symbolization of keeping the light of Lord Mahavir’s knowledge alive. They use earthen saucers containing either wicks immersed in coconut oil or pieces of lighted camphor to light lamps. On this day Jains light lamps that are explained as a material substitute for the light of holy knowledge that was extinguished with Mahavira’s passing. The Jain community commemorates Diwali as the day of the passing into Nirvana ( freedom from the cycle of rebirth) of Lord Mahavira, one of the 24 Tirthankaras ( one who follows the righteous path). What lies ahead of you today? Does your horoscope show a new start? Get Your Free Daily Predictions Now! It is believed to be an auspicious day for new beginnings that also sends across a message of the triumph of the good over evil, and light over darkness.

The festival is said to coincide with harvest and new year celebrations. Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, that not only holds religious significance in the lives of Hindus, but is equally important for non-Hindu communities like Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists who celebrate the glorious festival with great joy and fervour. India is a country of diversified cultures and traditions. Mythological Stories Behind Diwali Festival Let’s have a look-ĭeepawali Day 3: Novem(Wednesday) Trayodashiĭeepawali Day 4: Novem(Thursday) Amavasyaĭeepawali Day 6: November 6, 2021(Saturday) Here is the complete detail about Diwali week. The Amavasya tithi begins 06:03 AM on November 04, 2021, and ends at 02:44 AM on November 05, 2021. This year Diwali will be celebrated on November 4th all over the country. ‘Tamso ma jyotirgamay’ Arthat (O Lord!) Take me from darkness to light. It is one of the most enjoyable festivals in India.ĭiwali is also called ‘Deepotsav’. However, it is celebrated on the 15th day of Kartik (October / November). It is a very popular festival of the Hindu calendar. The word “Deepawali” literally means rows of lamps (earthen lamps).
