Diwali, the festivity of lights, is celebrated with
full enthusiasm by the Indian people. The festival teaches people to
spread love by foregoing the path of enmity. The celebration of the
Diwali festivity continues for 5 days and each day has a different
message and philosophy associated with it. In this article, we will
provide you with information on the five days of Diwali.
Day 1: Dhanteras
It usually falls on the dark fortnight in the month of Kartik. It is on
this day that Lord Dhanwantari had come out of the ocean with Ayurvedic
for treating the ailments. The day of Dhanteras observes the beginning
of Diwali celebrations. At the time of sunset, the Hindus take a bath
and offer lighted diya lamp along with Prasad to Yama Raj, the Lord of
Death. They pray to the Lord to protect them from the clutches of
untimely death. The offerings are made around some sacred tree like
Tulsi.
Day 2: Choti Diwali
The second day marks the celebration of Choti Diwali. This day has a
lot of religious significance for people, as it is on this day that Lord
Krishna defeated the devil Narakasur, thus giving a sigh of relief to
the people. As a part of its celebration, people massage their bodies
with oil to bid bye to tiredness. It is said that on the night of choti
Diwali, you should not light the Yama Diya.
Day 3: Lakshmi Puja
On the third day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi, who is believed to be
associated with good luck, wealth and prosperity. The house is
thoroughly cleaned and the family members get together to offer prayers.
Day 4: Govardhan Puja
The tradition of worshipping Govardhan was initiated by Lord Krishna,
who made the people of Vraja perform a puja in the dedication of
Govardhan. Since then, every year, people have been performing the
Govardhan puja.
Day 5: Bhaiya Duj
Bhaiya duj is a day for brothers and sisters. On this day, the sister
applies vermillion on the forehead of her brother and prays for his long
life. The brother presents a gift to his sister and blesses her that she
may get the best of things in her life.
