• by ARHAM URBANIA
• October 18 , 2022

The Five Auspicious Days of Diwali and Everything You Need to Know About Them

The festival of light, or Diwali, is the largest Hindu festival of all, depicting the triumph of virtue over evil. Diwali is really about discovering the light inside and banishing all vrittis (flaws) from our human system, which includes our mental, emotional, and physical parts.

Perhaps it is because of this blend of traditional, historical, and cultural significance that the Diwali festival stands out above the rest. Diwali is a Hindu Itihaas festival celebrated over five days at the end of Ashvin and the beginning of Kartika month in the Hindu calendar and the months of October and November in the Gregorian calendar.

A Sneak Peek At Hindu Itihaas (History) Behind the Diwali Festival
According to Hindu Itihaas, Diwali marks Lord Rama's return to his kingdom of Ayodhya after a 14-year Vanvas (exile) after conquering the wicked King Ravana, who had kidnapped his wife, Goddess Sita. Although the majority of the globe is familiar with this story, there are other Diwali events that many people are ignorant of. Lord Krishna's destruction of Narakasura (the ruler of Pragjyotishpur) and the return of the Pandavas after a 12-year exile are also associated with the legendary Hindu Festival.
On this auspicious occasion, the Arham Urbania offers you the importance of the five days of Diwali that we celebrate in India.

Diwali's Five Auspicious Days
In India, Diwali is extensively celebrated, with five auspicious days following one another in a sequence, each with its own set of beliefs and ideals.

(1) Dhanteras

This is the first day of the Diwali celebrations. It falls on the 13th day of the second half of the lunar month. On this auspicious day, people typically purchase silver utensils, silver coins, gold, and vehicles for themselves and their family. This day also marks the birth of the Sri Dhanvantari God, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu.

2. Naraka and Chaturdasi (Chhoti Diwali)

Naraka Chaturdashi, also known as Kali Chaudas or Chhoti Diwali, is celebrated on the second day of Diwali. On this day, Lord Shri Krishna, Lord Vishnu's ninth avatar, is said to have slain the demon Narakasura.
People normally get up before sunrise and take a holy bath before dressing in clean or new clothes and enjoying a delicious meal with family and friends. The Narak Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali, is celebrated a day before the major Diwali celebration.

3. Goddess Lakshmi Puja

Lakshmi Puja is performed on the third day of Diwali and is considered one of the five most important days of the Diwali Festival. This day celebrates the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi, who protects money, fortune, and prosperity and is also considered the incarnation of beauty.

On the auspicious festival of Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi, Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati, and Mahakali are worshipped with Lord Ganesha, the deity of prosperous beginnings.

Govardhan Puja

The fourth day of Diwali is known as Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada. In Hindu legend, this is the day Lord Krishna defeated Lord Indra by lifting the entire Govardhan mountain while hiding the peasants from God's wrath. Later, Lord Krishna advised people to worship nature rather than the gods of heaven.
In the states of Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, Govardhan Puja is celebrated with great passion.

Five. Bhai-Dooj

The concluding day of this golden festival of lights, Bhai Dooj, is when sisters pray for their brothers to have long and happy lives. This festival is also known as the Yama Dwitiya, Bhai Tika, or Bhai Dij in different regions of the nation.

Because India has always been a land where people have battled for liberty and has been awash in cultural and historical records from ancient times, it is not inaccurate to suggest that a festival like Diwali represents the grandeur worldwide.

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