Happy Deepavali !!!

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Spiritual Significance of Deepavali :

While Diwali is popularly known as the "festival of lights", the most significant spiritual meaning is "the awareness of the inner light".

Central to Hindu philosophy is the assertion that there is something beyond the physical body and mind which is pure, infinite, and eternal, called the Atman . Just as we celebrate the birth of our physical being, Deepavali is the celebration of this inner light, in particular the knowing of which outshines all darkness (removes all obstacles and dispels all ignorance), awakening the individual to one's true nature, not as the body, but as the unchanging, infinite, immanent and transcendent reality. With the realization of the Atman comes universal compassion, love, and the awareness of the oneness of all things (higher knowledge). This brings Ananda (inner joy or peace).

The gunas are the underlying forces or tendencies which one needs to have unaffected, direct relation with in order to find effectiveness and righteousness in life: they are lines of potential and illuminate thought and action, thus the inner meaning of Diwali being the festival of lights.

Deepavali celebrates this through festive fireworks, lights, flowers, sharing of sweets, and worship. While the story behind Deepavali varies from region to region, the essence is the same - to rejoice in the inner light (Atman) or the underlying reality of all things (Brahman).

-(Courtesy: Wikipedia)


Worship Goddess Lakshmi on this auspicious day and get the benefit of her benevolent mood ... Be blessed with mental , physical & material well being ....



Hmm... Saamy kumbittachu .. Aduthathu enna Ermm .. Nalla saapidalam Vaanga Embarrassed !

Here are some sweets for you all Tongue





And now time to enjoy Fireworks Tongue










Anaivarukkum Engal Iniya Deepavali Nalvaazhthukkal !!!

-IF Tamil Dev Team


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Hello my dear Friends 🤗,

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Time to Celebrate!!! Woohooo!!!


Happy Deepaavali To all of you!


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Happy Diwali ' Shubh Deepawali

Deepawali 2009 Calender

15 October, 2009 : Dhanteras
16 October, 2009 : Choti Diwali
17 October, 2009 : Main Deepavali
18 October, 2009 : Govardhan Puja
19 October, 2009 : Bhai Duj



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Warm Wishes from the members of Tamil section
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happy diwali to all of my indian friends...
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Happy Diwali To all!!



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happy diwali to all (in advance)




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Happy Diwali and best wishes for the New Year to everyone on IF and around the world.

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Happy diwali to everyone!! 🥳

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Significance of Diwali (Story of Ramji, Sitaji, and Lakshmanji returning to Ayodhya)

Rama's Return to Ayodhya

Rama, the ancient idol of the heroic ages, the embodiment of truth, of morality, the ideal son, the ideal husband, and above all, the ideal king. After ten days of fierce war with Ravana, the victorious Rama, Laxmana and Sita preapared to return to Ayodhya. There was joyous shouts of Victory to Rama, Veer Hanuman ki Jai - Victory to Hanuman. Gods from the Heaven poured flowers and garlands to celebrate and show their pleasure.

Celebration in Ayodhya
Here in Ayodhya, Bharata, Ram's beloved brother, eagerly waited for the arrival of Rama, Laxmana and Sita. He had counted every day of those fourteen years that Rama had to suffer in forest as a result of his mother's folly. He had ruled as the representative Rama, living like a monk -sanyasi. Rama's wooden shoes adored the throne during his absence.

Bharata encouraged people of Ayodhya to celebrate the return of Rama with pomp and show. Actually there was no need to pass any order. The whole Ayodhya was eager to welcome her heroes. The whole city was decorated with flowers and garlands. Every house adored beautiful look of cleanliness and was lighted with candles and lamps. Perfumes and scent filled the air. Every street was cleaned and watered, and decorated with hand-painted colorful designs.

Brothers Meet
There was mad rush to see Rama first. Bharata and Rama hugged each other, tears flowing down their eyes. Rama inquired about the well being of Kaikeyi first, then about his mother Kaushalya and Sumitra. Soon, Rama was given his due honour as King of Ayodhya. Formal sacrificial ceremony was performed with gaiety and pomp and Rama ruled Ayodhya wisely. Everyone including animals and trees were happy and contented.
Jai SiyaRam!😛
And Happy Diwali to all of you!🤗
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Mythological Events Related to Festival

Home Return of Lord Ram
- Deepavali celebrates the home back of Lord Ram to his kingdom Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana after 14 years of exile. The day is also celebrated as the victory of Lord Ram over the devil king Ravana. It is a strong belief that the people of Ayodhya welcomed the Ram, Sita and Lakshmana by illuminating the oil lamps. To reach the Ayodhya in North India, Ram passed through the south India first and then paved towards North India. Therefore the festival has been celebrated one day earlier in the South India.

Narakasura Death- Two days before the Deepavali festival, 'Naraka Chaturdasi' day is celebrated, which is related with the killing of demon Narakasura by the Satyabhama, wife of Lord Krishna. The incident took place in the Dwapar Yuga, where Narakasura had created the fear in the hearts of people due to his evil works. Narakasura death was possible only by his mother, Satyabhama. Lord Krishna pretended to his wife, Satyabhama that Narakasura had injured him therefore, she should killed him. At the time of Narakasura death, he asked for a boon from the Satyabhama, that his death will be celebrated by illuminating lamps.

Asceticism of Shakti- Skanda Purana says that the deity Shakti wanted to get the Lord Shiva's half body so she made an austerity or kedhara vrata for 21 days which got started from the ashtami of shukla paksha. On the day of Diwali, Lord Shiva accepted Shakti into his left body form, known as Ardhanarishvara. The period of kedhara vrata got completed on the day of Diwali. The 21 days have been celebrated by the ardent devotees and they make a kalasha, consisting of the 21 threads around it and then they have 21 offerings for 35 days. The last day is called kedhara gauri vrata.

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