Historically,
the origin of Diwali can be traced back to ancient India,
when it was probably an important harvest festival. However, there are various legends pointing
to the origin of Diwali or 'Deepawali.' Some believe it to be the celebration
of the marriage of Lakshmi with Lord Vishnu.
Lord
Ganesha,
the elephant-headed God, the symbol
of auspiciousness and
wisdom, is also worshiped in most Hindu homes on this day.
In Jainism, Deepawali has an added significance to the
great event of Lord Mahavira attaining the eternal bliss of nirvana.
Diwali
also commemorates the return of Lord
Rama along with Sita and
Lakshman from his fourteen year long exile and vanquishing the demon-king
Ravana. In joyous celebration of the return of their king, the people of
Ayodhya, the Capital of Rama, illuminated the kingdom with earthen diyas (oil
lamps) and burst crackers.
It is on the third day
of Deepawali — Kartika Shudda Padyami that Bali steps out of
hell and rules the earth according to the boon granted to him by Lord Vishnu.
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