The Pulse Today
BREAKING
Sajib Pledges Aid for 50,000 Flood-Affected People in SonargaonMP Azharul Islam Mannan Distributes Relief Funds to Needy Families in SonargaonParliament Proposes Anti-Gambling Bill with Maximum 7-Year Prison PenaltyOpenAI Unveils 'Schedule' Feature to Boost Task Management in AI ChatbotPrime Minister Tareq Rahman Arrives in Dalian, China for Economic ForumEurope Confronts Intense Heatwave; Conditions Predicted to DeteriorateGold Prices Rise Again in Bangladesh Amid Global Market IncreaseSpaceX's Nasdaq Debut Values Company at Over $2 Trillion, Surpassing AmazonStudy Reveals AI Data Centers Contribute to Local Temperature IncreasesNarayanganj BNP Youth Wing Holds Rally to Welcome New Central CommitteeCarney Highlights Canada's Investment Appeal Amidst Rising US Trade TensionsFormer Google Engineer Warns of Uncontrollable AI with Potential to 'Kill Us All'Matt Renshaw's Maiden ODI Century Powers Australia to Victory Over ZimbabweMinister Mintoo Urges Collective Action to Combat Social Decay and CorruptionMinister Kaikobad Calls for Hassle-Free 2027 Hajj Operations in BangladeshInaugural Standing Committee Meeting on Information Ministry Focuses on Accountability and TransparencyTaskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain Inspire Fast Bowlers at Nationwide Talent Hunt LaunchFlick endorses 'self-confident' Yamal's bid for Ballon d'OrEnhanced Gas Supply Boosts Optimism Among Bangladesh Industrial BusinessesPresident Alamgir Urges Increased Investment in Sylhet’s Tourism and Tea IndustriesRobi and BCB Initiate Nationwide Search for Promising Fast Bowlers and SpinnersSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets Egypt's Sisi Amid Rising Houthi ThreatBangladesh's RMG Exports to US Increase by 11.42% in July-AugustMoody's Upgrades Bangladesh's Sovereign Outlook to Stable Amid Improved External PositionDhaka Stock Exchange Sees Rebound from Bargain Hunting and Improved Investor Confidence

Diwali: The Festival of Lights Celebrating Victory Over Darkness

Deepawali, also known as Diwali, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with lights and joy.

By Staff Correspondent
Share
দীপাবলি: অন্ধকারের বিরুদ্ধে আলোর উৎসব

Deepawali, also known as Diwali, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with lights and joy. It marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Historical and Cultural Significance

The festival is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and among Hindu communities worldwide. In Bengal, it is known as 'Dipannita Kali Puja' and is associated with the worship of Goddess Kali.

Rituals and Traditions

Deepawali is celebrated by lighting oil lamps, decorating homes, exchanging sweets, and performing rituals to invoke the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Fireworks are also a common feature of the celebrations.

FAQ

When is Deepawali celebrated?
Deepawali is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik.
What is the significance of lighting lamps during Deepawali?
Lighting lamps symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Topics

Comments

More in Religion

See all →

Latest stories