This festival is generally held in the months of October and November as received on the third day, which is recognized for Lakshmi Puja. People light oil lamps(diyas),do colorful rangoli at home and exchange gifts,sweets. Samosas, and gulab jamun are grenular kuih .
While in varied regions, Diwali has its own customs and stories. In fact, it is also a time for praying and reflection. All in all, Diwali is a festival of cheer and happiness.
What is Diwali
Diwali, the Festival of Lights is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India, and Indian communities worldwide. It continues for five days and celebrated the triumph of light over shadows, wisdom or kindness through awareness.
The festival usually includes the lighting of oil lamps (diyas), decorating homes with colorful rangoli, exchanging sweets and gifts between families and friends as well as prayers to deities including Lakshmi. Besides, other religions like Jainism and Sikhism also celebrate Diwali in a distinct method as considered with truly one of kind significance and ceremonies to be accompanied. Mostly this Festival has been in October and November month that also upon lunar calendar.
Why is Diwali Celebrated
Celebrated for a multitude of reasons diwali is predominantly rooted in various cultural and religious traditions. Here are some key reasons:
1. Diwali — Victory of Light Over Darkness: A Celebration of Good over Evil, and Hope over Despair
2 Hindu Traditions
Lord Rama’s Homecoming: In North India, Diwali is the day that Lord Rama returned to his Kingdom of Ayodhya after completing 14 years in exile and defeating the demon king Ravanna, who had abducted Sita (Rama’s wife) from her beloved husband.
Goddess Lakshmi: This deity is worshipped by a lot of people to get the blessings in wealth and prosperities for that coming year.
3. Jain Tradition: Jains celebrate diwali as they believe that on this day, Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana.
4. Sikh Festivals: Sikhs observe freedom and justice as themes in of the release from imprisonment for Guru Hargobind Ji
5. Regional Variants: Diwali is a ripe crop of stories and legends that are inter-woven in to fabric littering across the nation.
In sum, Diwali is a festival of happiness as well as revival and reunion characterized by large get-togethers with family at home and prayers done for general mass prosperity.
Diwali Feasts
Diwali Feasts. In addition to lighting, wearing new clothes, exchanging gifts, respectable donations and donations to social work, Diwali feasts are a lifeline for any Divali celebration. They contain creative dishes that are often filled with festive flavors. The food is particularly interesting, and some of them include
1. Sweets
a) Gulab Jamun – These are rolls made of milk solids cooked in thick sugar syrup. Round and soft attracts all Indians.
b) Jalebi– Each of these fermented deep-fried sweets is in a widely different position and then immersed in syrup.
c) Barfi – This favorite Fudge is made from condensed milk and is popular for both fruits and nuts.
d) Ladoo – These sweets are made from gram flour, semolina, and coconut and formed in perfect round shapes.
2. Savory Snacks
a) Samosas
b) pakodas
c) Chakli
3. Main course
a) Paneer Tikka
b) Chole Bhature
4. Beverages
a) Masala Chai
b) Lassi
The meal, taken with loved ones, focuses on the spirit of unity and philanthropy. Families often prepare an intermingling of traditional and regional dishes. This ensures every Divali celebration has a character that is only theirs.
Rangoli For Diwali
Rangoli, the colourful hand-drawn decorative art that adorns everyone’s homes and even entrance on Diwali or any other festivals. Some essential things to bear in mind of making rangoli for Diwali.
Materials Used
Colored Powders: Natural – rice flour, turmeric / Synthetic
Blossoms: Fresh flower petals for additional prettiness.
Pulses or Color Grains —for texture and design (various people have them)
Designs
Geometric Patterns : Symmetrical shapes and designs are predominant.
Motifs: Popular Motifs like the Lotus, Peacocks, Diya shapes or shaded mandalas.
Thematic Designs: When it comes to the designs, they often mirror the themes of Pongal (lamps or prosperity symbols)
How to Create Rangoli
1. Setting : installed near the entrance of house or pooja(area where prayers are held)
2. Lay the Base: Wipe down your surface and chalk out a design.
3. Once the design has been explained, fill in colors with colored powders working from center toward tip.
4. Key: Add flowers, glitters or little diya for a better look.
Significance
It is seen as holy to draw rangoli this welcomes guests, giving them a warm reception because according to Hindu Mythology it brings good luck &’ prosperity in the home. What a fun, creative way to be together during the holidays!
When is Diwali in 2025
On October 21, 2025 is the festival of lights Diwali. Deepavali Festival the grand proclamation of light prevailing over Darkness and good overcoming bad. The festival lasts five days with the most important day being that of lighting oil lamps (diyas), decorating homes in colourful rangoli, and praying to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity.
Diwali is a feast where relatives prepare sweets like gulab jamun and savory snacks such as samosas, consumed collectively with some which are later in the night. The festival brings unity, happiness and a revival in every one of us making it the eternal celebration for all ages.
Diwali 2025 Date in India
Diwali in India → October 21, 2025 This very holy festinds for around 5 days and on the third day people actually start burning the crackers. Known as the Festival of Lights and considered to symbolise good triumphing over evil, Diwali is traditionally associated with Lord Rama returning to Ayodhya.
It is celebrated with lighting oil lamps (diyas) at home, making colorful rangoli and offering prayers to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity. Children are dressed in new clothes, families gather over extravagant meals that include sweets — gulab jamun and snacks like samosas create favours of the day—celebrated through travelling from door-to-door appearing to spread joy; followed by letting go extinguishing all evil spirits.
