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Diwali also known as Deepavali, in Sanskrit "Deepavali" means, a row of lights. Its origins are a mystery, steeped in the myths and legends of ancient India. Whatever be the source, in a world ridden with the forces of ignorance, sorrow and conflict, we can feel its strong connection with man's highest aspirations and deepest yearnings. In many ways, it is a prayer set in motion characterizing our natural inclination for things that are bright and beautiful.

Many Hindus consider Diwali as the beginning of a new year. In the traditional Hindu business world, it marks the beginning of a new accounting year. As the name suggests, Diwali is celebrated with lights n lamps, noise n joyous activity. People consider the festival as

an opportunity to explore new relationships n strengthen existing ones.The festival provides an opportunity to all the senses to receive their due share of enjoyment and also to the mind and the heart to think d feel their way through a sunlit path of amazing experiences.

Diwali is celebrated to welcome Lord Ram, who returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of vanvaas (his stay in jungle). The return of Lord Ram signifies d beginning of the Ram-Rajya in Ayodhya. The people loved Lord Ram, and to welcome him, the whole of Ayodhya was lit with Diya's or Deep's. Every year, we now celebrate this day as Deepawali or Diwali.

Diwali is also celebrated by sikhs for welcoming 6th guru of sikhs who came out of mughal prison in Gawalior along with 52 hindu kings whom he had helped getting freedom on this day.Golden Temple was lit on that day in celebration.Hence Diwali of amritsar is considered one of the best in region

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Diwali is also known as the festival of lights. This year Diwali falls on oct 23rd, 2014. There are 5 days of Diwali, each day representing something.

Day 1: Dhan Theras

The 1st day is Dhanteras of Dhan trayodashi. On this day, it is believed that, Lord Dhanwantari emerged from the waters of the ocean holding the knowledge of the spiritual medicines of Aayurveda, to help the mankind fight against sickness, disease and death.

On this day people purchase valuables, light lamps using oil filled clay cups and worship the Goddess of Wealth. They also worship Yama, the Lord of Death, seeking protection against untimely death.

Day 2: Narak Chaturdasi

On the 2nd day, also knwn as chhoti diwali ppl worship Maha Kali or shakti people usually take a ritual bath before sunrise, using traditional herbs and materials, just as Lord Krishna, whose consort Satyabhama killed Narakasur, was believed to have done after he returned from the battle field victoriously. They spend the remaining day restfully in the company of friends and family. Some play cards and test their luck. It is also believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu incarnated upon earth as Vamana and set his third step on the head of the demon king Bali to send him down into the nether worlds to free the worlds from his rule and release the goddess Lakshmi from his control.

Day 3: Lakshmi Poojan

The 3rd day is Diwali. On this day people worship Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and express their gratitude for previous favors. During the worship, devotes make offerings to Lord Vinayaka and Mother Goddess also, in addition to the principal deity, with traditional chants, rituals, purified water, new clothes, fruit and flowers, sweets, light, sandal paste, incense, rice, turmeric and vermillion. by The weDownload Manager" style="color: rgb(0, 109, 202); border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important; background: transparent !important;">MONEY and valuables are placed before the principal deity during the invocation.

Day 4: Goverdhan Puja

The fourth day is variously known as Padwa, Varshapratipada and Kartika Shudda Padyami. According to a legend, at the behest of Lord Krishna the people of Braj worshipped the hillock Govardhan on this day to save themselves from an impending storm unleashed by the fury of Indra, the Lord of Heaven.

Even now, in northern India, in the region of Braj, people continue the tradition of worshipping Govardhan on this auspicious day.In a sense, this is an act of invocation to appease the forces of Nature to prevent the occurrence of floods and cyclonic storms, a tradition that is probably rooted in the vedic times.

Day 5: Bhai Dhooj

On the fifth and final day of the festival, which is known as Bhayiduj, Bhayyaduj, Bhavbij or Bhayitika, brothers and sisters meet to express their love and affection for each other. Sisters put a ceremonial mark, usually with vermillion, on their brothers' foreheads and wish them long lives. According to a legend, the tradition began when Yamuna, the sister of Lord Yama honored her brother with a tilak on his forehead and wished him long life.