Illuminating the Path to Diwali 2022: A Journey Towards the Festival of Lights

Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is the most anticipated festival in the Hindu calendar. Marking the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil, it brings together families and friends in a grand celebration of life. In 2022, the main day of Deepavali falls on Monday, 24th October. Diwali is a five-day festival, beginning on the 13th day of the dark half of the Hindu calendar month of Ashvina and ending on the 2nd day of the bright half of Kartika. For 2022, the festival will commence on 22nd October with Dhanteras and culminate on 26th October with Bhai Dooj.

Deepavali starts with Dhanteras, a day set aside for prosperity, where people buy gold and new items. Following Dhanteras is Naraka Chaturdashi, which signifies the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura. The third day, the new moon day, is the actual day of Diwali, where Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are revered to bring wealth, prosperity, and happiness. This is also the day when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshman after defeating Ravana, marking the victory of good over evil. The fourth and fifth days are Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj, respectively, celebrating the bond between siblings.

The festival of lights is celebrated with grandeur and enthusiasm. Homes are cleaned, decorated with fairy lights, earthen lamps, and colorful rangolis. Families and friends gather, exchange sweets and gifts, indulge in feasts, and burst firecrackers to celebrate the festival. Deepavali is a time for joy and togetherness, a time to reflect on the year gone by, make amends, and look forward to the New Year with hope and anticipation.

So, make sure you mark your calendars! Deepavali 2022 is just around the corner. Let's prepare to welcome the festival of lights with joy, enthusiasm, and positivity, illuminating our lives and the lives of our loved ones.