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Is Diwali celebrated for 5 days? If so, why?

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K. Keturah

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Answered Nov 13, 2019

The correct answer to this question is Yes. One of the reasons why Diwali is celebrated for five days is because it is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. This time frame gives people the ability to celebrate light over darkness and good over evil in the manner in which it is deserved.

Diwali has a whole last for five days, but the actual day of celebration that is Diwali occurs on the third day of the festival. Preparation for this day begins on day one, and by day three, the people are prepared to have clean homes to pray in and have gifts to share with friends and strangers alike.

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Answered Nov 01, 2019

Diwali is one of the biggest celebrations in India because this is supposed to signify the time when people would realize that good will always triumph over evil. Some non-Hindus are wondering why it needs to be celebrated for five days. All of the days will have different meanings. For example, for Dhanteras, which is the first day, this means that you need to clean and decorate their homes. The second day is called Choti Diwali, which means that people are going to cleanse themselves.

They use aromatic oils before bathing. They also make sure to wear new clothes. The third day is called Lakshmi Puja. This is said to be the time when the Goddess Lakshmi will bless people. This is also the time when families will exchange gifts. The fourth day is also called Padva. This was when Lord Krishna defeated Indra. The fifth day is called Bhai Dooj, and this is when the Tilak ceremony takes place. The sisters will usually pray for the long life of their brothers while the brothers would give gifts to their sisters.

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Answered Oct 16, 2019

Yes, Diwali is celebrated for five days. This is exactly why Diwali or Deepawali is regarded as one of the most celebrated festivals in India. Though Diwali lasts for five days, the actual celebration, that is Diwali, is on the third day. The first day of Diwali is known as Dhan Teras. It is believed that the first day of Diwali marks the day when lord Dhanwantari brought Ayurveda out of the ocean. The preparation for the celebration of Diwali starts on the first day.

People go about buying different kinds of ornaments and other things that are good for decoration. The second day of Diwali is known as Kali Chaudas. It is believed that demon Narakasur was defeated by Lord Krishna on this day. Kali Chaudas precedes the real day. The third day is the actual day for the celebration of Diwali. People worship and offer prayers to goddess Lakshmi. People light homes and the street with candles. Also, people visit their friends and relatives. And the celebration continues till the fifth day.

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