Diwali,
as the name substantiates is the festival of lights. It indicates bringing happiness
and prosperity in everyone’s life, it also marks the end of darkness and evil
power. This festival of lights is celebrated throughout the country,
irrespective of religion, cast and creed with full devotion. It unites people by
eliminating any rivalry and teaches them to live in harmony. Diwali is marked
with the lighting of lamps to signify the victory over evil spirits, by keeping
clay lamps all around the house and also by bursting crackers. Homes are
cleaned, painted and illuminated with additional lights to welcome goddess Lakshmi.
People wear new clothes and distribute sweets among them to mark the grandeur
of the festival.
It
rolls back to the age of Ramayana, where Lord Ram along with his wife Sita and
brother Lakshman came back to Ayodhya- their homeland after 14 years of exile and
after defeating Ravana, the king of Lanka. People in Ayodhya gave them a grand
welcome by lighting lamps and bursting fire crackers to signify triumph of good
over evil. Since then, this festival has been celebrated as end of evilness. It
is celebrated exactly 20 days after Dusherra, which comes in the month of mid-October
and November. It is also called deepavali in some parts of India, where deepa
means light. However, both the naming conventions signify the same festival.
Importance of Diwali:
Diwali
is celebrated for four days and each day has its own meaning. Respectively,
1. The
first day is known as dhanteras, where goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth
and prosperity, it’s also considered an auspicious day for businessmen who decorate
their offices and homes to welcome the goddess of wealth.
2. The
second day is the naraka chaturdasi which marks the end of demon narakasura by
lord Krishna. This day is celebrated, as a mark of praying to the god to eradicate
the laziness in one’s life, bring about happiness and wisdom in the future.
3. The
third day is amavasya, which means no moon day in English. It represents the
worship of lord Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and also lord Ganesha, the god
that is worshipped before the beginning of every work for its goodwill.
4. The
fourth day is balipadyami. Lord Vishnu fifth incarnation as Vamana avatar who came
to suppress king balichakravarthi. This festival indicates spreading light and
happiness throughout the world.
Gifts, flowers and
Diwali!!!
Lights
are not only the attractive part of the festival, but even gifts, sweets and
flower decorations also bring liveliness to the festival. People and mainly
children are very excited about this festival because of not only the crackers,
but also delicious sweets and wonderful gifts. Gifts are usual and in a high
demand during this season. Relatives and friends bring sweets and toys for the
children, new dresses are purchased for the whole family. Many retailers give
gifts along with the items purchased as a special token of love and affection
in this festival. The festival unites people as they exchange gifts and sweets,
increasing the bond between them. This tradition of giving and taking gifts has
been followed since a very long time, and this will sure continue for many more
decades as well.
Flowers
in the form of bouquet are also one of the main forms of gifts in present day
scenario. Flowers are not only used as gifts, but also as to decorate the
houses, offices and shops. Flowers bring special fragrance in the houses throughout
the day. They are used in worshiping god and also in beautifying rangoli arts,
which are designed in front of the houses for a special reason. Decorating with
flowers not only makes us feel pleasant, but the fragrance brings about the
festive mood and joyfulness among people. Flowers are used by people irrespective
of whether they are rich or poor. Many flowers are also grown in gardens which
help the people to choose the best ones for gifting and decorating purpose. In
Hindu culture, usually people purchase jewelry and ornaments during this season.
It is also a type of gift given to their loved ones. People send flowers Mumbai and also send flowers Bangalore for such great occasion.
Gifting the internet way:
In
modern era, where hectic workload, business schedule and meetings drives people
to forget about the importance of festivals and also maybe the case of people
staying abroad where these festivals are not celebrated. So it is common for
them to miss the fun and happiness of these festivals. So in order for them to
stay in touch with their loved ones they are going the internet way of sending
gifts, flowers, greetings, chocolate and thereby not missing on the importance
of the festivals. Online gift shops and many other websites provide shipping of
flowers and gifts as well and by virtue of which, these people are able to
spread joy and prosperity.
Flower delivery Mumbai tradition is increasing day by day in India.
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