Secular, not Religious Diwali or (Deepavali)
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Diwali the Deepavali festival history: As per ancient Hindus, Ramayana is the story of Lord Rama (Vishnu Avatara) after the fourteen year exile, rescuing his wife Sita (Lakshmi Avatara) from the Demon King Ravana, when he defeated the Demon with his brother Lakshmana (Sheshnag Avatara) with an extraordinary monkey possessing special powers called Hanumana (Rudra Avatara).
In northern India people celebrate Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya by lighting rows of Ghee or Mustard Oil " Diyas", on Clayware oil Lamps to signify the victory of good over evil, also celebrates the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi, while families feast and share gifts. Southern India celebrates it as the day that Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. Diwali was celebrated for the first time with joy.
Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions across the world. is the most popular festival from South Asia. It is also the occasion for celebrations by Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists around the world. The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, meaning "rows of lighted oil lamps".
In India and Hinduism, where before every ceremony - and in many homes every day - a lamp (a flame) is illuminated to lead those who are present from darkness to light.
Light - and brightness - represents the positive, the good and the good spirits. In this view, darkness represents evil. By lighting a lamp, the lamp becomes a form of fire or “Tej” in Sanskrit. The lamp burns… Not to be the light itself, but merely as a message: to remind all who are present of peace, and of positive brightness. That way, the presence of light or fire (in Sanskrit “Agni”) will ensure success.
Why do we light Diya on Diwali? Light is significant because it signifies purity, goodness, good luck and power. The existence of lighting a Ghee or Mustard Oil " Diya", on Clayware oil Lamps even in daylight in Hinduism means the non- existence of darkness and evil forces. Since, Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day when it is absolute darkness everywhere, people light lamps to get rid of the darkness. During this festival, people light up their premises, houses, shops with Diyas (Small cup-shaped oil lamp) made of baked clay. Clay Diyas are often used temporarily as lighting for special occasions, while Diyas made of brass are permanent fixtures in homes and temples. Diyas are native to India, and are often used in Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Zoroastrian religious festivals such as Diwali or the Kushti ceremony.
Nowadays, In a day when we celebrate or wish Happy Birthday to you, Happy Christmas to you & your family, Happy Eid to you & your family etc, the celebrator decorates Home/Church/Mosque etc with maintenance-free decorated Electric Lights, lits Candles only to light the occasion for celebrations. Here, the ancient oil " Diyas", on Clayware oil Lamps are strictly not used.
BuT this Deepawali / Diwali Puja programs are celebrated in the light of Candles and Electric decorations too.
আমরা উদযাপন করি বা শুভ শুভেচ্ছা জানাই, যেদিন শুভ জন্মদিন, শুভ ধর্মীয়-বড়দিন, শুভ ধর্মীয়-ঈদ ইত্যাদি হয়। বাড়ি/গীর্জা/ মসজিদ ইত্যাদিতে সস্তা রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ-মুক্ত বৈদ্যুতিক সজ্জিতবাতি, ও শুধুমাত্র মোমবাতি’র আলোয় অনুষ্ঠান সজ্জিত হয়, পূর্বোল্লিখিতে কড়াকড়ি প্রাচীন মৃত্তিকা তেলপাত্রবাতি নয়।
এই ধর্মনিরপেক্ষ দীপাবলী/দিওয়ালির পূজো অনুষ্ঠানে এইবার ধর্মনিরপেক্ষভাবে মোমবাতি ও বৈদ্যুতিক সজ্জিতবাতির আলোয়ও উদযাপন হয়।
ধর্মনিরপেক্ষ, ধার্মিক নয়।
Secular, not Religious…
শুভেচ্ছা জানাই। আমি কল্যাণ ভট্টাচাৰ্য’র বড়দেরকে প্রনাম ও সহকর্মী, ছোট্টদেরকে ভালবাসা, প্রিতি, শুভেচ্ছা ও অভিনন্দন। ধন্যবাদ।
শুভ ধর্মনিরপেক্ষ দিওয়ালি/দীপাবলী
Happy Secular Diwali or (Deepavali)
Best Wishes. I Kalyan Bhattacharya conveys Pranaam to Elders. Conveys Love, Peace, Greetings and Congratulations to youngers and colleagues. Thank you.