Deepavali (Pronounced Deepaavalee) is a Hindu-festival which originated in the Indian-sub-continent, but now-a-days is celebrated vastly in Fiji, U. K., Mauritius, Canada, Portugal, U. S. A., Caribbean Islands, et cetera. It is also known as Diwali over many places where it is celebrated. The word ‘Diwali’ has its origin from the wrong and improper pronunciation of ‘Deepavali’ done by the British.
This festival is celebrated to remark the return of Lord Rama (Pronounced Raam) from Sri Lanka (Pronounced Shree Lankaa) after defeating Ravan (Pronounced Raavan, the ‘n’ having a guttural pronunciation), the ruler of Sri Lanka at that time.
This is a common question: Why are Ganesha and Lakshmi worshipped on the occasion of Diwali?
Traditionally in Hinduism, every religious and auspicious function begins with worship of Lord Ganesha (Pronounced Ganesh, the ‘n’ having a guttural pronunciation). No other God is equal in significance to Ganesha. The reason for this greater significance is that the word Ganesha is a form of Brahma and hence symbolizes Omkar.
However, Ganesha and Lakshmi (Pronounced Lakshmee) are worshipped on this day due to some reasons including these:
• Ganesha is to be worshipped in the beginning of every religious and auspicious occasion.
• Lakshmi is to be worshipped in order to gain wealth.
• Lakshmi, after adopting Ganesha as her son, declared that she would never be worshipped alone, without the worshipping of Ganesha.
This festival is celebrated to remark the return of Lord Rama (Pronounced Raam) from Sri Lanka (Pronounced Shree Lankaa) after defeating Ravan (Pronounced Raavan, the ‘n’ having a guttural pronunciation), the ruler of Sri Lanka at that time.
This is a common question: Why are Ganesha and Lakshmi worshipped on the occasion of Diwali?
Traditionally in Hinduism, every religious and auspicious function begins with worship of Lord Ganesha (Pronounced Ganesh, the ‘n’ having a guttural pronunciation). No other God is equal in significance to Ganesha. The reason for this greater significance is that the word Ganesha is a form of Brahma and hence symbolizes Omkar.
However, Ganesha and Lakshmi (Pronounced Lakshmee) are worshipped on this day due to some reasons including these:
• Ganesha is to be worshipped in the beginning of every religious and auspicious occasion.
• Lakshmi is to be worshipped in order to gain wealth.
• Lakshmi, after adopting Ganesha as her son, declared that she would never be worshipped alone, without the worshipping of Ganesha.
