{"id":142606,"date":"2024-09-30T17:22:54","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T17:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=142606"},"modified":"2024-09-30T17:22:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T17:22:54","slug":"deepawali-by-shiyamala-yogeswaran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/deepawali-by-shiyamala-yogeswaran\/","title":{"rendered":"Deepawali &#8211; By Shiyamala Yogeswaran"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Deepawali &#8211; By Shiyamala Yogeswaran<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Source :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/qld-sri-lankan-newsletter-daehaena-october-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D\u00e6h\u00e6na Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Deepawali, or the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated globally in various ways. While deeply rooted in Hindu traditions, it is observed by over a billion people, including Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The festival, which usually takes place in October or November, derives its name from the Sanskrit word meaning &#8220;row of lights.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyfta.com\/blog\/post\/faith-celebrations-diwali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-142608 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/63c02df3c8e1fc6b60ed593f\/64b907697720cb4c9d9febc7_pexels-balaji-j-11661801.webp\" alt=\"deepawali\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image Source :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyfta.com\/blog\/post\/faith-celebrations-diwali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lyfta<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The light in Deepawali holds deep symbolic meaning which is wherever light shines, darkness is dispelled. Just as light drives away physical darkness, it also represents the removal of emotional and spiritual darkness caused by anger, greed, hatred, jealousy and ego. Enlightenment brings clarity, guiding the soul toward freedom from suffering of birth. When people realise the truth and grasp the deeper significance of life and the divine, their soul is liberated from worldly burdens. This spiritual awakening is the true essence of Deepawali.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">As life\u2019s struggles weigh us down, Deepawali serves as an annual reminder of life\u2019s higher purpose and the need to reconnect with inner peace and wisdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">There are many mythological stories tied to Deepawali. One wellknown legend tells of the demon Narakasura, who terrorised the innocent until Lord Vishnu defeated him, restoring peace to the world. Hindus celebrate Deepawali in honour of Lord Vishnu\u2019s victory. In this tale, Narakasura represents the negative traits within us, which must be conquered to uncover the true nature of the soul. The festival, therefore, symbolises the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The Deepam (lamp) symbolises the goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of wealth. It is believed that when a lamp is lit, it welcomes the Goddess into one&#8217;s home, bringing prosperity. According to the<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Hindu epic Ramayana, Deepawali marks the day Lord Rama returned to his kingdom after 14 years of exile in the forest, accompanied by his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana. To celebrate their victorious return, the people of Ayodhya lit millions of lamps to welcome them home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Deepawali is celebrated with regional variations across India. In North India, it is observed with great enthusiasm compared to the South. Traditionally, it is a time for redecorating homes, adorning<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">them with lights, and creating rangoli or kolam designs in the front yard. New clothes are purchased, and blessings are sought from the gods and elders. Families prepare an array of sweets like laddus and<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">savoury snacks like murukku, which they share with relatives and neighbours. Many Hindus opt for vegetarian meals on this auspicious day. In countries like India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia, Deepawali is a public holiday, and families come together to celebrate with joy and happiness, brightening their lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142608 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/im.indiatimes.in\/photogallery\/2020\/Oct\/Singapore-Little-India-Diwali-1_5f93ef0bcc687.jpg?w=600&amp;h=449&amp;cc=1&amp;webp=1&amp;q=75\" alt=\"deepawali\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 16px;\">Image Source :\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/im.indiatimes.in\/photogallery\/2020\/Oct\/Singapore-Little-India-Diwali-1_5f93ef0bcc687.jpg?w=600&amp;h=449&amp;cc=1&amp;webp=1&amp;q=75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indiatimes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In South India, there is a special tradition called \u201cThalai Deepawali,\u201d which refers to the first Deepawali after a couple&#8217;s marriage. The groom is honoured with an oil bath, new clothes, and a lavish meal, prepared by the bride&#8217;s family according to their means. Initially, this custom was meant to introduce the groom to the bride&#8217;s family, though its meaning has evolved over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In Singapore, the streets are beautifully decorated with colorful lights, attracting many tourists and adding to the festive atmosphere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In much of Europe and the diaspora, Deepawali is celebrated with vibrant fireworks, cultural performances, Indian music, Bollywood dance, henna art, and traditional cuisine, including Indian street food. These festivities bring together communities and showcase the rich cultural heritage of the festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142607 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shyamali.jpg\" alt=\"shyamali\" width=\"137\" height=\"177\" \/>Shiyamala Yogeswaran<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Mrs. Shiyamala Yogeswaran is currently working as a Quality Assurance<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">(QA) Coordinator at Lactalis Pty Ltd, a multinational dairy company in<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Australia. Her writing journey, which began during her school and university<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">days, has now established her as a recognized author. So far, she has published three novels and three short story collections.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #800000;\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/elanka-newsletter-sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly\u00a0to\u00a0your\u00a0inbox!<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deepawali &#8211; By Shiyamala Yogeswaran Source :\u00a0D\u00e6h\u00e6na Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter Deepawali, or the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated globally in various ways. While deeply rooted in Hindu traditions, it is observed by over a billion people, including Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. 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