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This festival will start from Dhanteras on Friday 13 November 2020. The name is
derived from the words "money" (Dhan) and "thirteen" (Teras),
the lunar month day is a celebration. Dedicated to Lakshmi, the Hindu
goddess of wealth and prosperity, this day is specially celebrated. Pray for
blessings for the well-being, success, and well-being of loved ones. Devotees
welcome the deity to their homes by decorating entrances with colorful lanterns
and traditional makeshift designs or rangoli, made using materials such as
rice, lentils, and flowers. Since shopping for something valuable, preferably
gold or silver is considered auspicious on this day, many consider themselves
fine jewelry. Those who cannot offer bhoga, look for inexpensive items like
clothes or decorative items for the house.
The same day of the festival is called Kali Chaudas or Narak Chaturdashi. For some,
the day provides an opportunity to drive away demons or evil spirits from homes
and businesses through traditional rituals. Non-believers celebrate this day as
Chhoti (small) Diwali and use it as an excuse to start the festival with
fireworks and sweets.
The second day, which marks Diwali, is when most there is a big celebration. To get the blessings of the Gods and Goddesses, the Revel begins the
journey to the temple-like place of worship from the morning itself. They then
get together with relatives and friends and exchange gifts and sweets,
especially for the occasion. Even many people look for a shopping spree of
Dhanteras and bargain from head to Diwali. As the sun sets, festival-goers
decorate their homes around the world with gleaming diyas (small oil lamps) and
enjoy delicious traditional foods with their loved ones.
For
the residents of India, the real fun is usually late in the evening. Begins
when entire neighborhoods illuminate the sky with colorful fireworks on the
streets. However, this year's celebrations may be affected to some extent due
to a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that banned the use of traditional fireworks to
reduce air pollution. Instead, the government is urging citizens to use the
newly introduced environmentally friendly fireworks, which reduce emissions by
up to 30%. But given that currently, only three varieties are available, the
Indian skies cannot shine like this Diwali. Folklore of the festival varies
according to region.
Some
believe that Diwali was first celebrated by the residents of the northern Indian city of Ayodhya, to mark the return of their King Rama, his wife Sita, and his brother Laxman after a 14-year-long exile imposed by the king's mother.
Others believe it began in pursuit of the name of a goddess who, through
traditional warfare, was unable to control the demons, triggering a rage that
threatened to destroy not only evil spirits but everyone on Earth Wiped out
the living creature. It came to her senses only after the intervention of her
husband Lord Shiva and stopped. Though the stories are different, they all
celebrate the victory of good over evil!
For
children in India, Diwali is like Christmas. They get a full week off from
school and are treated to gifts, new clothes, amazing food, and, last but not
least, and a large number of fireworks. It is no wonder that the festival ranks
high among the nation's favorite celebrations.
Key attractions: Earthen lamps, candles, and colorful
LED lights with starry firecrackers and beautifully decorated Gharwali.
Dates for Diwali 2020: 14th November
Where: One in India
Bhaiya Dooj -
Regarding rituals and traditions:-
Bhai
Dooj is an important occasion that is celebrated with great enthusiasm and
spirit throughout India. The ceremony begins with the task of inviting the
brothers for their favorite dishes or sweets. The entire occasion signals a
brother's vow to protect his sister while a sister prays to God and blesses her
brother for his welfare.
To
celebrate the occasion in the traditional style, sisters offer rice for their
brothers. Let's make a seat with flour so that she can complete the ceremony. A
paste of vermilion, curd, and rice is applied on the forehead of the brother as
a religious commentary. The sister then offers pumpkin flowers, betel nuts,
betel nuts, and coins in her brother's palms and recites mantras by gently pouring
water on her palm. The mantra or prayer performed to Yama, the death deity,
"O Yamaraja, I am giving this prasad to you."
Every big and small celebration is incomplete without the presence of Romantic gift
items. As the occasion symbolizes a strong siblings relationship, brothers and
sisters need to watch out for exceptional sibling dodge gifts from offline or
online gifting stores. While brothers can shop for special gift hampers, a box
of chocolates, soft toys, personalized gifts, and other items for their beloved
sister on this auspicious occasion. Likewise, sisters can look for Bhai Dooj
Puja Thali, traditional sweets, exotic chocolate packs, personalized mugs,
pillowcases, photo frames, table lamps, and other gifts to strengthen their siblings’
relationship to a great extent. This offering of both brother and sister to
each other and the return of gifts has become an important part of the celebration
of this special occasion among the people.
Main attractions: Pooja and Kaleva are tied on hand
and aarti is performed by sister. Goes and presents are given for the occasion.
The date for Bhai Dooj
2020: 16th November
Where: One in India
Chhath Puja - Is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya
Artha: The word "Chhath" means
Chhath in Nepali, Maithili, and Bhojpuri languages. This festival is celebrated
on the 6th day of the month of Kartikeya of the Hindu Luni-Solar Bikram Samvat
calendar and hence its name is Chhath Puja. This word is the Prakrit dynasty of
Sanskrit word "Shashthi" and this festival is the longest and most important festival of Hindus after Navratri. It lasts for four days.
Current
time: At present, Chhath is mostly in
India and Is celebrated in Nepal. Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh in India
and the Madhesh region of Nepal generally celebrate this festival with great
enthusiasm. The festival is dedicated to Surya and his younger wife Usha as an
acknowledgment for life on earth. So, there is no idolatry there! Some Muslim
people also celebrate Chhath. Since idol worship is not done, plastic, paint,
metal, etc. are not used in the construction of the idol, and later those idols
are immersed in nearby water bodies causing pollution. Hence this festival is
considered by environmentalists to be the most environmentally friendly Hindu
festival.
Four Day Ritual: The rituals of the festival.ival are difficult and are celebrated over a period of four days. The rituals are as follows: holy bathing, abstaining from drinking water called Vrat, standing in water for a long time, and offering Prasad (prayer offerings) and Arghya to the setting sun and the rising sun. Some followers also carried out a prostitution march to the river bank.
Chhath
Maiya: Along with the Sun, the goddess
worshiped during this Chhath Puja is known as Chhathi Maiya. The sixth Maiya is
also known in the Vedas as Usha and is considered the beloved little wife of
the Sun God. She is also worshiped as "Rana Mai" in the Mithilanchal
region.
Importance
of Chhath Puja: Now apart from the religious
importance of thanking Sun for giving us a good life, some science is also
associated with the rituals of this festival. is. The rituals demand long
prayers on the riverbank or on the riverbank and there is an explanation for
this. The sun's ultraviolet rays are at their lowest levels during sunrise and
sunset and that's why the sun's rays are most beneficial during these two
times. These sun rays then help to detoxify the mind, body, and soul by
removing all negative energies.
Places
of Chhath Celebrations: As previously stated, this festival
is in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhesh in India and Nepal
respectively. It is celebrated among the people of the region. But those who
have shifted their base from these areas to elsewhere have not stopped
celebrating Chhath. Therefore, the festival of Chhath can be seen in and
central urban centers in India as well. Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand,
Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Bengaluru, etc. also celebrate Chhath. Similarly,
people of Indian or Nepali origin live in Mauritius, United States of America,
Fiji, United Kingdom, South Africa, Republic of Ireland, Trinidad and Tobago,
Suriname, Jamaica, Guyana, other parts of the Caribbean, Australia, New
Zealand. Malaysia, Macau, Japan, and Indonesia also celebrate Chhath Puja with
dedication.
Main attraction: During Chhath Puja Worship and
worship of the Goddess worshiping, known as Chhath Maiya.
Date of Chhath Puja 2020: 20th November.
Where: One in India.
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