Diwali 2021: Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated on the new moon of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This year this festival will go on Thursday, November 4, 2021. There is a law to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha on Diwali. This year, due to the presence of four planets in the same zodiac, a rare coincidence is also being made on Diwali. Diwali is observed as a Gazetted Holiday throughout the nation.
Diwali 2021, Date, Time, Shubh muhurat:
The countdown for Diwali 2021 has started. Diwali will be celebrated on Thursday, November 4, 2021, the new moon day of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshiped on this day. This year a rare coincidence is happening on Diwali. According to Jyotishacharya, four planets are in the same zodiac, that is, there is a combination of these. four planets in the same zodiac. Because of this, this Diwali will be very auspicious for the people. The blessings of Maa Lakshmi and Ganesh ji will be received and the people will only benefit.
Combination of four planets (Diwali 2021 Shubh Sayog):
Diwali will be celebrated on the new moon day of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. According to the Hindu calendar, 04 November 2021 is the new moon day of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month on Thursday. On this day special worship of Goddess of wealth Lakshmi ji is performed. At the same time, four planets are forming a conjunction on this day. Sun, Mercury, Mars and Moon will be present in Libra on Diwali.
Therefore, the auspicious yoga being formed is Venus, the lord of Libra. The auspiciousness of the planet Venus increases with the worship of Lakshmi. In astrology, Venus has been considered as the factor of luxury life, comforts etc. On the other hand, the Sun is called the king of the planets, Mars is the commander of the planets and Mercury is called the prince of the planets. Along with this, the Moon is considered to be the factor of the mind. On the other hand the Sun is considered as the father and the Moon as the mother factor.
Diwali Shubh Muhurat (Diwali 2021 shubh muhurat):
Diwali: November 4, 2021, Thursday
Amavasya Date Start: 04 November 2021 from 06:03 am.
Amavasya date ends: 05 November 2021 till 02:44 am.
Diwali Lakshmi Puja Muhurta: 6:09 PM to 8:20 PM
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
History and Significance of Diwali:
Although, there are no official records stating the origin of Diwali; among many legends about this festival, one thing is common: the triumph of good over evil.
It would be apt to say that different parts of the nation celebrate this day for different reasons. The northern part of India observes this day as the occasion when Lord Rama along with his wife Sita, brother Lakshman and Hanuman, returned to Ayodhya after defeating the demonic king Ravana. Since the night they came back was a no-moon day (amavasya), that is why people light earthen pots on the night of Diwali. On the other hand, South Indians celebrate the occasion as the day when Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.
Further, it is believed that Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi tied the knot on this day. Alternate legends also claim that Goddess Lakshmi was born on the new moon day of Kartik month.
Diwali Celebrations across India:
Hindus throughout the world celebrate Deepavali, the festival of lights with utmost joy and enthusiasm. In every home, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi, along with valuable items, are worshipped. After the puja is concluded, devotees distribute sweets and gifts among neighbours and friends. Kids along with elders burst crackers and light candles for celebrating this occasion. From clothes to jewellery and furniture to crockery, almost everything on the shelf gets a re-haul. The aura of Diwali is so magical that people from everywhere come around to especially witness the fervour.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 places in India where Diwali celebrations reach an all-time high:
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jaipur has to be on the top. For one, the decorations are exceptionally great. The whole city is laden with lights and lanterns in different colours and shapes. From popular markets like MI Road, Nehru Bazaar, Tripolia Bazar and Bapu Bazaar to community centres, the illuminations are exemplary. A shopping festival is organized and the best-decorated market wins. Do not return without enjoying authentic Rajasthani sweets.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
A thousand lights and diyas brighten up the ghats of the sacred city of Varanasi. Witness the Ganga aarti during Diwali and you will be left in awe. The whole city lights up during the festive season. Homes can be seen decorated with fresh flowers and diyas all around. The street side stalls that serve cheap yet scrumptious local food just get better around this time in Varanasi.
Kolkata, West Bengal
While the City of Joy is at its grandest during Durga Puja, it doesn’t get any behind during Diwali. Bengalis worship Goddess Kali on Diwali and it is an altogether different experience to watch the lighting and gatherings. Just imagine how magical the city might look during the festive season when its vibrancy is infectious even on regular days.
Amritsar, Punjab
The state of Punjab has its own charm that attracts one and all. The magnetic persona and the spirit of zeal that the locals have is hard to find somewhere else. For the people of Punjab, Diwali celebrations are as grand as possible. In fact, the majestic Golden Temple is lit with a thousand lights and diyas that speak volumes about the faith of people in this revered place.
Mumbai, Maharashtra
It’s not just the importance of the city that brings Mumbai on the list but the visual fireworks that make the ‘City of Dreams’ stand out during Diwali. As a shopper, you must include Zaveri Bazaar, Crawford Market and Chira Bazaar on your list. Marine Drive looks all the more heavenly at this time of the year. The city hosts a number of events with celeb presence which are indeed fun to attend. So go, stroll around the market, shop til you drop, splurge into some mouth-watering delicacies and forget about the calories for a week.
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