DEEPAVALI
Deepavali the Festival of Lights
Deepavali meaning row of lights
Five days of celebration
Marking victory of good over evil
Celebrated by Hindus,j Jains and Sikhs
Krishna’s defeat of Narakasura the demon
Driving away days of misfortune to fortune days
Earthen lamps filled with oil are lit
In rows all over parapets of house place it
Inviting Lakshmi goddess of wealth to enter
Their homes and make coming days to be brighter
Floors decorated with rangoli
Designs created with colured rice, sand and petals
Day1 called DANTHERAS
Worship Kubera and Lakshnmi
Buy a small amount of gold to add to prosperity
Second day marks Krishna killing Narakasura demon
Marking success of Good over Evil
Third day New moon day
Lakshmi puja on this day
Pray for improved prosperity many ways
Fourth day Govardhanesha Day
Krishna ’s lifting Govardhan mountain
Protect from Indra’s torrential rain
Cowherds of Govardhan mountain
Business people over their new account books
Gods Showering blessings for growth prospects
Fifth day Raksha bandhan day, Protection day
Bonds between brothers and sisters assuring day
To protect each other with love and affection always
SO celebrated the great festival
Promoting bonds of relationship well.
K.S.V.SESHADRI
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