GRAND DEEPAVALI FESTIVITIES AT AYODHYA – VARNASI

Uttar Pradesh had transformed itself as Uttam Pradesh to celebrate Deepavil in a grand manner especially at Ram Janma Bhoomi Ayodhya Ram Lila Mandir, Kasi Viswanath Temple – Varnasi and Janma Bhoomi of Gitacharyan Shri Krishna. 

Grand Lighting Shows, Fire Works, Bhajans, Prayers – were reverberating with jubilant bhakthas chanting Ram Ram – Om Nama Shivaya – Hare Krishna. That is the beauty of Hindu Festivals where all jointly make the festivals joyful. 

On the Eve of Deepavali, Ayodhya witnessed 3D holographic show, digital firework with 'mantras' chanting on Diwali eve.

Around 18 lakh earthen lamps were lit as part of Deepotsav, the Diwali celebrations apart from fireworks, a laser show and the staging of Ramlilas. 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had given a global platform to the artists of foreign countries to perform Ramlila in 'Ramnagari Ayodhya'. 

India-Russia Friendship Society of Moscow', the Padma Shri Gennady Mikhailovich Pechnikov Memorial Ramlila was held on the Deepotsav stage in Ayodhya. 

Prime Minister Modi himself had participated Ayodhya Deepavali Celebrations. 

Here are a few photos of the celebrations:

PM Modi at Deepotsav & Laser show and fireworks at Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was at Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali for the Deepotsav celebrations. The Prime Minister witnessed an 'aarti' on the banks of the Saryu, which followed by the launch of the grand Deepotsav' celebrations by him.

There was a laser show, 3D projection mapping show and fireworks at the Deepotsav.

 

In Varanasi, Diwali is known as Dev Deepawali. As per Hindu mythology, it is believed that on this day, gods and goddesses come down to earth and take a dip in the holy Ganga during this time.

Deepavali was celebrated with the great joy and fervor at Mathura – Birth Place of Lord Krishna. His Govardhan Puja was celebrated on October 26, 2022, Wednesday. 

The Govardhan Pooja festival is associated with Lord Krishna.

 Once Lord Krishna saved all the villagers from the terror of Indra by lifting the Govardhan Parvat on his little finger, thus inspiring everyone to worship Govardhan Parvat. 

Since that day the festival is celebrated and it has become a tradition to worship Govardhan Parvat with cow dung.

On this day, make a picture of Govardhan mountain with cow dung and decorate it with yellow flowers.   

Offer 56 dishes as prasad near this Govardhan mountain. 

Here are various ways Diwali is celebrated in various parts of India:

1. Goa:

Diwali in Goa is dedicated to worshipping Lord Krishna on his victory over the demon Narkasur. Mammoth effigies of the demon are made and burnt down on the dawn of Narakasura Chaturd.

2. Bengal:

While the other parts of the country celebrate the festival of lights, in Bengal this day is dedicated to worshipping the goddess Kali. Diwali in Bengal is celebrated as Kali Puja or Shyama Puja. The night before Kali Puja, Bengalis follow the Bhoot Chaturdashi ritual to overcome the evil power by lighting up 14 diyas at home. 

3. Odisha:

In Odisha, people perform Kauriya Kathi on Diwali. It is a ritual through which people offer prayers to their ancestors in heaven. They burn jute sticks to call upon their ancestors and seek their blessings. During Diwali, Odias worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Kali.

4. Maharashtra:

In Maharashtra, Diwali starts with the Vasu Baras ritual that takes place to honour cows. On the occasion of Diwali, Maharashtrians worship Goddess Lakshmi and observe Diwali Cha Padva, celebrating the love of husband and wife. The celebrations end with Bhav Bij and Tusli Vivah, marking the start of weddings.

 


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