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"Deepavali" redirects here. For the 2007 film, see Deepavali (film).
| Deepavali | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Translation: Row of Lights; Diwali, Festival of Lights, Deepawali |
| Observed by | Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs |
| Type | Religious, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Surinam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Fiji (National holiday in these countries) |
| Date | Decided by the luni-solar Hindu calendar |
| 2011 date | 26 October |
| 2012 date | 13 November |
| 2013 date | 3 November |
| Celebrations | Decorating homes with lights and candles, Fireworks, distributing sweets and gifts |
| Observances | Prayers, Religious rituals (see puja, prashad) |
Diwali is an official holiday in India,[1] Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji.
For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. For Jains, Diwali marks the attainment of moksha or nirvana by Mahavira in 527 BCE.[2][3]
The name "Diwali" or "Divali" is a contraction of "Deepavali" (Sanskrit: दीपावली Dīpāvalī), which translates into "row of lamps".[4] Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (dīpa in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil.[5] These lamps are kept on during the night and one's house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome.[6] Firecrackers are burst in order to drive away evil spirits.[7][8][9] During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.
Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama, along with Sita and Lakshmana, from his 14-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 and by bursting firecrackers.[10]
The festival starts with Dhanteras on which most Indian business communities begin their financial year. The second day of the festival, Naraka Chaturdasi, marks the vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama. Amavasya, the third day of Diwali, marks the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth in her most benevolent mood, fulfilling the wishes of her devotees. Amavasya also tells the story of Lord Vishnu, who in his dwarf incarnation vanquished the Bali, and banished him to Patala. It is on the fourth day of Diwali, Kartika Shudda Padyami, that Bali went to patala and took the reins of his new kingdom in there. The fifth day is referred to as Yama Dvitiya (also called Bhai Dooj), and on this day sisters invite their brothers to their homes.
Thursday, 1 November 2012
क्यों देखते हैं करवाचौथ पर छलनी से चांद
करवाचौथ व्रत का
नियम है कि विवाहित स्त्रियों को सोलह ऋंगार करके गौरी, गणेश और भगवान शिव सहित
करवा माता की पूजा करनी चाहिए। इस व्रत में करवा माता की कथा सुनना भी आवश्यक है।
व्रत के नियम के अनुसार व्रती को पूरे दिन निर्जल व्रत रखना होता है। शाम में चांद
को देखने के बाद पति के हाथों से जल ग्रहण करके व्रत खोला जाता है।किसी कारणवश पति के पास नहीं होने पर पति की तस्वीर को देखकर और उनका ध्यान करके भी व्रत खोला जाता है। लेकिन इस पूरे व्रत में छलनी का विशेष महत्व है। अमीर हो या गरीब हर वर्ग की महिलाएं इस व्रत में छलनी जरूर खरीदती हैं। शाम ढलने पर इसी छलनी की ओट से चांद देखकर व्रत पूरा होता है।
करवाचौथ व्रत में छलनी का महत्व इसलिए है क्योंकि छलनी के कारण ही एक पतिव्रता स्त्री का व्रत टूटा था। करवाचौथ की कथा के अनुसार भावुकता में आकर भाईयों ने अपनी बहन को छल से चांद की जगह छलनी की ओट से दिया दिखाकर भोजन करवा दिया। झूठा चांद देखकर भोजन करने के कारण पतिव्रता स्त्री को अपना पति खोना पड़ा। इसके बाद पूरे वर्ष उस स्त्री ने चतुर्थी तिथि का व्रत रखा। पुनः करवाचौथ को छलनी से वास्तविक चांद देखने के बाद पतिव्रता स्त्री को पति प्राप्त हुआ।
छलनी का एक अर्थ छल करने वाला होता है। इसलिए महिलाएं स्वयं अपने हाथ में छलनी लेकर चांद देखती है ताकि कोई अन्य उसे झूठा चांद दिखाकर व्रत भंग न करे। करवा चौथ में छलनी लेकर चांद को देखना यह भी सीखाता है कि पतिव्रत का पालन करते हुए किसी प्रकार का छल उसे प्रतिव्रत से डिगा न सके।
करवा चौथ की जितनी भी कथाएं हैं उन सभी कथाओं में भाई द्वारा छलनी से झूठे चांद को दिखाने का वर्णन मिलता है। उस घटना को याद करने के लिए भी महिलाएं करवाचौथ का व्रत छलनी से चांद देखकर ही खोलती हैं।
Navratan Singh Mathura
Monday, 29 October 2012
Karva Chauth is celebrated on the fourth day (-chauth) of the waning moon (the period after Sharad Poornima)
in the Hindu month of Kartik. In 2011, it will be celebrated on 15th
October, ten days before Diwali. The festival originated as an occasion
for celebrating friendships and camaraderie among women. Over the years,
it has evolved into a day for women to keep a day-long fast and pray to
Goddess Parvati for the health and longevity of their husbands. (Benefits of fasting)
On a typical Karva Chauth morning, women wake up before sunrise, and eat a meal called sargi, which consists of dry fruits (like almonds, pistachios and raisins) and milk-based sweets given to them by their mother-in-laws. In the afternoon, the parents of newly-married women send a gift in the form of baya to their daughter’s mother-in-law. This gift can be in the form of clothes, money, or traditionally, simple sweets.
The spiritual significance of this ‘marriage’ is the union of the ‘activating energy’ or shakti of the female form with the dormant or ‘potential energy’ of the male form. Another interpretation of this ‘marriage’ is that it is the act of meditation (shakti) which releases the manifest spiritual energy of the seeker (sometimes referred to as the awakening of the chakras). The term Shiva-Shakti is often used to reference the inseparable nature of Shiva and Shakti.
In recent years, the cosmetics and make-up industry markets heavily to women in the days coming up to this occasion. Beauty parlors are heavily booked as women treat themselves to make-up and hair-dressing appointments. In essence, it is a day of rest, relaxation, camaraderie and building relationships for women.
The festival concludes in the evening with the much anticipated sighting of the moon in the night sky. The fast is usually broken after the women pay homage to the moon while viewing it from behind a veil or sieve. According to the Upanisads, the moon is the provider of all food and nourishment – so, it is logical that the fasting women would acknowledge the moon before eating or drinking anything to mark the completion of the fast. A sumptuous meal usually follows, which indeed is a tradition for all hindu festivals and occasions!
Sharanye-triyambake Gauri, Naaraayani Namo-stute
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके |
May Paarvati brings good fortune and prosperity (-mangal-maangalye)
to all (-sarva) her devotees. May she forever (-sarvaarth) accompanying
Lord Shiva (-saadhike). May she give us refuge (-sharanye) in the
protection of the three-eyed one (-triyambake). O beautiful and
fair-colored one (-gauri), the consort of naaraayan (-naarayani), we bow to you (namo-stute) repeatedly.
On a typical Karva Chauth morning, women wake up before sunrise, and eat a meal called sargi, which consists of dry fruits (like almonds, pistachios and raisins) and milk-based sweets given to them by their mother-in-laws. In the afternoon, the parents of newly-married women send a gift in the form of baya to their daughter’s mother-in-law. This gift can be in the form of clothes, money, or traditionally, simple sweets.
The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati
According to the Puranas, Parvati (also known as Uma) was born to the king of the mountains, Parvatarajan. The sole purpose of her creation was to be united with Shiva in marriage. Lord Shiva had resolved not to get married after the death of his first wife (Sati), but the celestials feared that the whole universe would be destroyed if Shiva continued his deep meditation for hundreds of years. The Puranas state that Parvati had to perform great penance and austerities in order to distract Shiva as he sat on Mount Kailash in a deep state of meditation. The tradition of Karva Chauth is perhaps a small form of homage to Goddess Parvati and her determination to raise Lord Shiva from his deep trance.The spiritual significance of this ‘marriage’ is the union of the ‘activating energy’ or shakti of the female form with the dormant or ‘potential energy’ of the male form. Another interpretation of this ‘marriage’ is that it is the act of meditation (shakti) which releases the manifest spiritual energy of the seeker (sometimes referred to as the awakening of the chakras). The term Shiva-Shakti is often used to reference the inseparable nature of Shiva and Shakti.
Traditional Karva Chauth Celebrations
The women of the community gather in the evening at a temple or a chosen household and celebrate the festival with singing of bhajans and traditional songs. A pot of water, called karva, is placed next to an image of Goddess Parvati for the purpose of the prayers or puja. Women will wear their finest clothes and jewelry for the occasion.In recent years, the cosmetics and make-up industry markets heavily to women in the days coming up to this occasion. Beauty parlors are heavily booked as women treat themselves to make-up and hair-dressing appointments. In essence, it is a day of rest, relaxation, camaraderie and building relationships for women.
The festival concludes in the evening with the much anticipated sighting of the moon in the night sky. The fast is usually broken after the women pay homage to the moon while viewing it from behind a veil or sieve. According to the Upanisads, the moon is the provider of all food and nourishment – so, it is logical that the fasting women would acknowledge the moon before eating or drinking anything to mark the completion of the fast. A sumptuous meal usually follows, which indeed is a tradition for all hindu festivals and occasions!
Parvati Mantra and prayers for Karva Chauth
Sarva-mangal-maangalye, Shive Sarvaarth-saadhikeSharanye-triyambake Gauri, Naaraayani Namo-stute
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके |
शरण्येत्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणी नमोsस्तुते ||
May Paarvati brings good fortune and prosperity (-mangal-maangalye)
to all (-sarva) her devotees. May she forever (-sarvaarth) accompanying
Lord Shiva (-saadhike). May she give us refuge (-sharanye) in the
protection of the three-eyed one (-triyambake). O beautiful and
fair-colored one (-gauri), the consort of naaraayan (-naarayani), we bow to you (namo-stute) repeatedly. Audio – Sarva Mangal Maangalye (edited extract)
This article was originally published Oct 4 2009, Oct 25 2010. Republished Oct 13 2011 with additions/corrections.
Tell us about your Karva Chauth traditions by clicking on the Leave a Comment link below. Thank you for reading and sharing.Thursday, 27 September 2012
- क्यों व्यर्थ की चिंता करते हो? किससे व्यर्थ डरते हो? कौन तुम्हें मार सक्ता है? अात्मा ना पैदा होती है, न मरती है।
- जो हुअा, वह अच्छा हुअा, जो हो रहा है, वह अच्छा हो रहा है, जो होगा, वह भी अच्छा ही होगा। तुम भूत का पश्चाताप न करो। भविष्य की चिन्ता न करो। वर्तमान चल रहा है।
- तुम्हारा क्या गया, जो तुम रोते हो? तुम क्या लाए थे, जो तुमने खो दिया? तुमने क्या पैदा किया था, जो नाश हो गया? न तुम कुछ लेकर अाए, जो लिया यहीं से लिया। जो दिया, यहीं पर दिया। जो लिया, इसी (भगवान) से लिया। जो दिया, इसी को दिया।
- खाली हाथ अाए अौर खाली हाथ चले। जो अाज तुम्हारा है, कल अौर किसी का था, परसों किसी अौर का होगा। तुम इसे अपना समझ कर मग्न हो रहे हो। बस यही प्रसन्नता तुम्हारे दु:खों का कारण है।
- परिवर्तन संसार का नियम है। जिसे तुम मृत्यु समझते हो, वही तो जीवन है। एक क्षण में तुम करोड़ों के स्वामी बन जाते हो, दूसरे ही क्षण में तुम दरिद्र हो जाते हो। मेरा-तेरा, छोटा-बड़ा, अपना-पराया, मन से मिटा दो, फिर सब तुम्हारा है, तुम सबके हो।
- न यह शरीर तुम्हारा है, न तुम शरीर के हो। यह अग्नि, जल, वायु, पृथ्वी, अाकाश से बना है अौर इसी में मिल जायेगा। परन्तु अात्मा स्थिर है - फिर तुम क्या हो?
- तुम अपने अापको भगवान के अर्पित करो। यही सबसे उत्तम सहारा है। जो इसके सहारे को जानता है वह भय, चिन्ता, शोक से सर्वदा मुक्त है।
- जो कुछ भी तू करता है, उसे भगवान के अर्पण करता चल। ऐसा करने से सदा जीवन-मुक्त का अानंन्द अनुभव करेगा।
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