Happy Diwali to all my Tech Mania readers

Here is me, Siddanth wishing all my Tech Mania readers a very happy Diwali.Let me give you a small info on what Diwali festival is and how it is celebrated in India.It’s called the Festival of lights.On this auspicious occasion we normally see everyone lighting up diyas and firing up crackers.Across many parts of India and Nepal, it is the homecoming of Rama after a 14-year exile in the forest and his victory over Ravana. In the legend, the people of Ayodhya (the capital of his kingdom) welcomed Rama by lighting rows (avali) of lamps (d?pa), thus its name Dipawali. On the day of Diwali / Deepavali, many wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks.

History goes by this as there are 5 important days.Diwali starts from the 11th day of the dark fortnight of ‘Aaso’ (the last month of the Hindu calender)

11th day: ‘Agyarash’ – The auspicious start of the holy festival of Diwali

12th day: ‘Vaak-Baarash’ – Worship to the Goddess Saraswati (Goddess of Wisdom) and all takes place

13th day: ‘Dhan-Terash’ – Worship to the Goddess Laxmi (Goddess of Wealth) is done.Here people go and buy gold items or bronze utensils as these are considered to be lucky.So people shop a lot on these days.

14th day: ‘Kaali-Chaudash’ – Worship to the Goddess Kaalika (Destructor of Sins) is done

15th day: ‘Diwali’ – The grand finale. Last day of the Hindu year.

1st day of the bright fortnight of the first month, Kaartak, marks the commencement of the Hindu New Year.

More info on this festival can be read here.Luckily i don’t have office tommorow i can enjoy this Diwali with my friends.Too bad i couldn’t enjoy with family.Here is me wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous diwali.Play safe.! Oopsie i mean crackers

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