Diwali - Revision history

Jyoti: /* Diwali abroad */

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‎Diwali abroad

Jyoti: /* 2015-20 */

2025-11-20T19:02:16Z

‎2015-20

Pdewan at 10:24, 18 October 2025

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Pdewan: /* Delhi, 2015> 2018 */

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‎Delhi, 2015> 2018

Jyoti: /* Karnataka */

2023-12-06T20:09:11Z

‎Karnataka

Pdewan at 18:09, 12 November 2023

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Jyoti: /* 2018: Diwali in the White House */

2023-07-28T17:28:03Z

‎2018: Diwali in the White House

Jyoti: /* Naraksur’s last wish */

2022-11-06T19:58:27Z

‎Naraksur’s last wish

Jyoti: /* The five days of Diwali */

2022-11-06T19:57:10Z

‎The five days of Diwali

Jyoti: /* A Realisation of The Inner Light */

2021-06-08T20:21:07Z

‎A Realisation of The Inner Light

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 This year Diwali will be celebrated on November 12, 2023.
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+New Delhi: The iconic Red Fort provided a befitting platform as one of India’s most widely celebrated living traditions, Deepavali, was inscribed on Unesco’s representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Wednesday. A cultural programme later in the evening at the fort complex brought alive the spirit of the festival under the sublime lights of diyas.
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+ This is the 16th element from India to be inscribed on the list that includes Kumbh Mela, Durga Puja of Kolkata, Garba dance of Gujarat, Yoga, Ramlila, Navroz and Buddhist chanting from Ladakh. India’s nomination was one of 67 from 80 countries, which are being examined for inscription during the 20th Session of the Unesco intergovernmental committee here that ends on Saturday.
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 But it may not be all bleak if System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)’s extended weather outlook forecast comes true. According to its current reading, a western disturbance is likely to impact Delhi from October 23, which may positively impact the air quality leading up to Diwali on Sunday.
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	Fourth Day Of Deepawali Is Celebrated As Padwa ( पाडवा ) OR Bali Prati Pada -- A New Year Day Of A Begining Of Chaitra Month And Indicates A Start Of A Spring Season .		Fourth Day Of Deepawali Is Celebrated As Padwa ( पाडवा ) OR Bali Prati Pada -- A New Year Day Of A Begining Of Chaitra Month And Indicates A Start Of A Spring Season .
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		+	==Krishn Leela on Diwali==
		+	[https://epaper.indiatimes.com/article-share?article=12_11_2023_017_015_cap_TOI Nov 12, 2023: ''The Times of India'']
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		+	''' Not just Ram, Deepavali celebrates Krishn lila too — his defeating of Narakasur, offering protection to the abducted princesses, and his rope trick when Yashoda tries to bind him, writes RADHANATH SWAMI '''
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		+	Deepavali falls on the fifteenth day of the auspicious month of Kartik. We all know that it is meant to celebrate the return of Prince Ram to Ayodhya, along with Sita and Lakshman, after 14 years of exile, and is associated with Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesh.
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		+	This festival is also centred around Krishn. It marks his victory over a demon called Narakasur of Pragjyotisyapur, and his rescuing and acceptance of 16,100 princesses. It is an occasion of victory of the divine over the demoniac and the protection of the innocent.
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		+	Deepavali also celebrates the binding of little Krishn by Mother Yashoda in Vrindavan. On Deepavali, lamps are offered to the deity, Yashoda-Damodar, in Vrindavan. It demonstrates the kindness and grace of the Supreme self-satisfied Lord.
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		+	Bhauma was born to Mother Earth. He fell into bad company of evil people like Banasura and Dvivida and started lusting for power, wealth and women, and became Narakasur. The demon committed many atrocities such as stealing the earrings of Aditi, the mother of demigods, and the umbrella of Varun. He abducted 16,100 earthly princesses and daughters of demigods and sages. Everyone was fed up with him. So, Indra, the king of demigods, approached Krishn in Dwarka to seek his help. Krishn immediately arrived at Pragjyotisyapur, Narakasur’s capital, and effortlessly destroyed the well-guarded fortifications of his city. He then fought Narakasur, destroyed all his army and weapons, and liberated him with his Sudarshan Chakra. He then released all the kidnapped princesses. Now, these princesses were enchanted by Krishn. Since they were abducted, no one would have married them. They pleaded with Krishn to accept them, and the all-attractive, merciful god agreed.
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		+	The Bhagwad Gita 16.21 states that lust, anger and greed are the paths to degradation and destruction. These three vices blind our vision of compassion, love and selflessness. Greed appears as corruption, frauds, hoarding and unethical trade. Anger surfaces in the form of crime and wars. Lust is reflected through infatuation for wealth, sense enjoyments and prestige, resulting in great stress and anxiety.
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		+	Currently, there are four major wars in the world and political unrest and insurgency in more than a dozen countries. Every month, we are witnessing mass shootings. Every one in three adults is sleep-deprived owing to excess or unhealthy work culture. The world loses 3.2 lakh crore rupees in digital fraud. Both collectively and individually, we are being ravaged by these three vices — lust, greed and anger — which are represented by Narakasur. We need to dispel this darkness. These vices are formidable, and we cannot overcome them by ourselves. We need help of the Divine, who is free from these vices and has the ability to liberate us from them. In fact, he looks forward to freeing us from these vices. All we need to do is to seek refuge in Krishn, like the abducted princesses did.
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		+	It happened to be Deepavali in Vrindavan when Mother Yashoda tried to bind her naughty son Krishn. She was concerned that if she used a stick to discipline him, he would get too scared. So, she started tying Krishn with a rope, but it fell short by a few inches. Yashoda then brought more rope. Yet again it fell short by the same length. This way she laboured hard to tie down her beloved son. Yashoda’s loving endeavour melted Krishn’s heart. His mercy potency overrode his omnipotence. When we offer sincere devotion to Krishn, he reciprocates, dispels darkness and awakens love in our hearts. Deepavali is also a celebration of divine love. ■ The writer is the spiritual guru of ISKCON
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	There was no winning for Donald Trump’s Diwali outreach.		There was no winning for Donald Trump’s Diwali outreach.

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		+	[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/new-york-city-to-include-diwali-as-a-public-school-holiday/articleshow/101306141.cms June 27, 2023: ''The Times of India'']
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		+	New York City has made the decision to include Diwali, the festival of lights, as an official public school holiday, Mayor Eric Adams informed. This significant step is in response to the city's recognition of the expanding South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities within its diverse population.
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		+	According to the 2021 American Community Survey, the Asian Indian population in the city has more than doubled since 1990, reaching approximately 213,000 residents.
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		+	Although it will not be designated as a public school holiday this year, as the lunar calendar has already been finalized.
		+	City officials estimate that over 200,000 residents, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists, celebrate Diwali in New York City. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the importance of reflecting the evolving demographics of the city, stating, "This is a city that's continuously changing, continuously welcoming communities from all over the world."
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		+	To officially establish Diwali as a public school holiday, Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, must sign the bill, which was passed by the New York state legislature earlier this month. Mayor Adams expressed confidence in Governor Hochul's support, citing her previous hosting of a Diwali celebration last year.
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		+	Senator Joe Addabbo also expressed his gratitude for the unanimous support and bipartisan cooperation that led to the passage of the bill, acknowledging Assembly member Jenifer Rajkumar as a major advocate for the Diwali holiday.
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		+	This year Diwali will be celebrated on November 12, 2023.
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 Every person should strive to dispel the darkness that cloaks his mind. And it is ignorance which keeps the mind in the deepest, densest darkness, which makes us believe that we are living a good life that will always stay that way. We do not understand that just like the oil in the lamp burns away, one day the lamp of our life too will get extinguished.
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  When you are so deeply peaceful and when you are back home in your being, there is nothing but celebration. But when you are far away from yourself, then you find there is confusion, the mind is clouded and negative. In such a state of mind, you find fault with everyone, nothing seems to work, everything feels hopeless. But when you are centred in your Self and when you are content, then suddenly everything is beautiful.
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	Let every one of us illumine our hearts and be the source of light and happiness, for everyone who comes in contact with us. Love unconditionally , forgive unconditionally , and be in alignment to receive the cosmic abundance of love, light and happiness. `Loka samastha sukhino bhavantu.' Let all beings experience happiness.		Let every one of us illumine our hearts and be the source of light and happiness, for everyone who comes in contact with us. Love unconditionally , forgive unconditionally , and be in alignment to receive the cosmic abundance of love, light and happiness. `Loka samastha sukhino bhavantu.' Let all beings experience happiness.
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		+	=== Why We Celebrate Dhanteras, Diwali===
		+	[https://epaper.timesgroup.com/Olive/ODN/TimesOfIndia/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=TOIDEL/2019/10/25&entity=Ar03003&sk=FE0F3B7A&mode=text Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Oct 25, 2019: ''The Times of India'']
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		+	At this time of the year people around the world are getting ready to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, one of the biggest festivals of the East. And today is called ‘Dhanteras’ – it means the ‘day of wealth’. It means feeling a sense of abundance, and whatever is needed will come! Remember all the blessings you have received in life and feel grateful for it.
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		+	The tradition is to put all the wealth you have earned in front of you and feel the abundance. When you feel lack, the lack grows but when you put your attention on abundance, then abundance grows. In the Arthashastra, Chanakya says, ‘Dharmasya Moolam Arthah’ which means, ‘prosperity is the root of righteousness’.
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		+	Diwali symbolises the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. For an oil lamp to burn, the wick has to be partially immersed in the oil. If the wick is completely drowned in oil, it cannot bring light. Life is like the wick of the lamp, you have to be in the world and yet remain untouched by it. If you are drowned in the materialism of the world, you cannot bring joy and knowledge in your life. By being in the world, yet not drowning in the worldly aspect of it, we can be the light of joy and knowledge.
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		+	Diwali is the commemoration of the light of wisdom in our lives. Lamps are lit on this day not just to decorate homes, but also to communicate this profound truth of life. Light the lamp of wisdom and love in every heart and bring a radiant smile on every face. Diwali is also called Deepavali, which literally means rows of lights. Life has many facets and stages to it and it is important that you throw light on each one of them, for life to be fully expressed. The rows of lights remind you that every aspect of life needs your attention and the light of knowledge.
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		+	Every human being has some good qualities. And every lamp that you light is symbolic of this. Some people have forbearance, some have love, strength and generosity, while others have the ability to unite people. The latent values in you are like a lamp. Don’t be satisfied with lighting just one lamp; light a thousand! You need to light many lights to dispel the darkness of ignorance. By lighting the lamp of wisdom in yourself and acquiring knowledge, you awaken all facets of your being. When they are lit and awakened, it is Diwali.
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		+	Diwali means to be in the present. So drop past regrets and future worries; just live in the moment. It is a time to forget the bickering and negativities that have happened through the year. It is a time when you throw light on the wisdom you have gained and welcome a new beginning. When true wisdom dawns, it gives rise to celebration.
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		+	Celebration is the nature of spirit. Ancient sages brought sacredness in every celebration, so that you don’t lose focus in the hustle-bustle of activity. Observing rituals and religious practices (puja) is simply showing one’s gratitude to the Divine. This brings depth to the celebration.
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		+	For the one who does not have spiritual knowledge, Diwali comes only once a year, but for the wise, Dhanteras and Diwali is every moment and every day.
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	==Diwali celebrates the light of knowledge==		==Diwali celebrates the light of knowledge==