Diwali 2023 Highlights: Poornanadi Aarti Illuminates Periyar Banks In Kerala
Diwali 2023 Highlights: As the country is celebrating the festival of lights, ABP Live brings you this space to keep you updated with the latest photos, videos and updates from all across the country.
Thank you for joining us on this live blog, capturing the vibrant moments of Diwali 2023. As the celebrations draw to a close, we hope you've enjoyed the glimpses of joy, tradition, and festivity from around the country. May the spirit of Diwali linger in your hearts, fostering a sense of togetherness and light throughout the year. From all of us at ABP Live, we wish you a wonderful and illuminated journey ahead. Happy Diwali!
On the joyous occasion of Diwali, Qutab Minar in Delhi transforms into a dazzling spectacle as it is adorned with bright lights, adding a radiant touch to the celebration.
Despite being away from their homes, Jawans of Assam Rifles embrace the festive spirit as they celebrate Diwali in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
Maharashtra witnesses the festive spirit as the Shivaji Park area in Dadar is adorned with colorful lights, creating a vibrant spectacle on the occasion of Diwali.
In a historic moment, prayers and Diwali celebrations were held at the Sharda Temple in Teetwal, Kupwara, along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, comes alive with vibrant hues as buildings are adorned with colorful lights, and the night sky is lit up by the joyous burst of firecrackers in celebration of Diwali.
US President Joe Biden sends warm wishes to over one billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists, extending his greetings on the occasion of Diwali.
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi shines brightly as it is illuminated in celebration of Bandi Chhor Diwas and Diwali.
A few people burst firecrackers in the Lodhi Road area of Delhi.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ushered in the spirit of Diwali by lighting a diya at his 1 Aney Marg residence in Patna.
The tranquil banks of the Periyar River in Aluva, Kerala, glowed with the warm light of earthen lamps as the Poornanadi Maha Mangala Aarti unfolded in celebration of Diwali.
Delhi brightens up on Diwali as buildings and streets get illuminated with colourful lights.
A massive fire broke out at a firecracker market in Gopal Bag, Mathura earlier today; injuries reported.
This year, Diwali will witness the simultaneous occurrence of five auspicious yogas. These yogas are named Gajakesari, Harsha, Ubhayachari, Kahala, and Durdhara. The formation of these yogas will be influenced by the positions of the Venus, Mercury, Moon, and Jupiter planets. In Vedic astrology, the Gajakesari yoga is considered to bring honor and benefits. The Harsha yoga enhances wealth, prosperity, and prestige. The Kahala yoga provides stability and success.
Similarly, the Ubhayachari yoga contributes to financial prosperity. The Durdhara yoga brings peace and auspiciousness. Additionally, after many years, a rare conjunction will be observed on Diwali when Saturn, situated in its own sign of Aquarius, will create the Shasha Mahapurusha Rajayoga.
Shubh-Amrit-Chaar Choghadiya - From 05:34 PM to 10:31 PM
Labh Choghadiya - From 01:50 AM to 03:29 AM (Midnight)
Shubh Choghadiya - From 05:08 AM to 06:48 AM (Early Morning)
Best Muhurat for Laxmi Puja - From 05:40 PM to 07:36 PM
Pradosh Kaal (Ascendant) - From 05:34 PM to 08:08 PM
Taurus Ascendant - From 05:48 PM to 07:45 PM
Abhijit Muhurat - From 11:47 AM to 12:33 PM
Shubh Choghadiya - From 01:31 PM to 02:51 PM
Vijay Muhurat - From 02:11 PM to 02:55 PM
The new moon will last for two days, but Diwali will be celebrated on November 12. The astrologer has indicated that the new moon of the Kartik month will be on both Sunday and Monday, but Diwali will be observed on the 12th. Laxmi Puja will be performed on the night of Sunday due to the new moon. The new moon will end on Monday during the day. The scriptures mention that Laxmi Puja should be performed on the day when Pradosh Kaal, i.e., the time of sunset, coincides with the new moon. Keeping this in mind, Diwali should be celebrated on November 12.
Start of Kartik Amavasya Date - November 12, 2023, at 02:45 PM
End of Kartik Amavasya Date - November 13, 2023, until 02:57 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "I come and celebrate Diwali every year with our security forces. It is said that Ayodhya is where Lord Ram is, but for me, the festival is where our security forces are...I have not celebrated any Diwali for the last 30-35 years when I was not with you people. When I was not the PM or CM, even then I visited some or the other border area to celebrate the festival of Diwali..."
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan says, "May the festival of lights bring happiness and prosperity to the people of Madhya Pradesh... I request all the people of the state to buy diyas and rangolis from the local people to promote the concept of 'Vocal for Local'."
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan along with his wife bought an idol of Goddess Laksmi, on the occasion of Diwali in Bhopal.
This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12th. On this day, Saturn will be positioned in its own zodiac sign, forming the Shasha Mahapurusha Rajayoga. In astrology, this yoga is considered highly powerful. Additionally, the Ayushman Yoga is also forming on this day. Due to these favorable alignments, the significance of Diwali has increased. Some zodiac signs are expected to receive special blessings from Goddess Lakshmi due to these alignments.
Diwali night is considered the night of fulfillment. Therefore, performing the puja with proper rituals at the auspicious time brings joy to life. Your entire year will be good, and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha will remain with you. Diwali is an important festival for Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy throughout India. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and is a time of happiness and good wishes.
The most significant aspect of Diwali night is the puja of Lakshmi and Ganesha. It is believed that if you worship them with complete faith and rituals, the Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, and the deity of intellect, Ganesha, will be pleased with you. Your entire year will be prosperous, and their blessings will be upon you.
Gather the following items for the Diwali evening puja: dhoop (incense), deep (oil lamps), roli (vermilion), akshat (uncooked rice), kapoor (camphor), haldi (turmeric), kumkum (saffron), fruits, flowers, kamal gatte (lotus seeds), silver coin, mango leaf, holy water from the Ganges, aasan (mat), chowki (small wooden seat), kajal (kohl), havan material, flower garland, coconut, cloves, honey, panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar), khil (a type of grain), batashe (sugar candies), panch mewa (a mix of five dry fruits), sweets, mustard oil or ghee, clay lamp, and a banana leaf.
Auspicious Muhurat for Lakshmi Puja:
- Pradosh Kaal (Lagna) - From 05:34 PM to 08:08 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal (Lagna) - From 05:48 PM to 07:45 PM
- Simha Kaal (Lagna) - From 12:18 AM to 02:34 AM
On the night of Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi descends upon the Earth. Homes are adorned with lights on Diwali. During the auspicious moments of Diwali evening, worship and adoration are dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, and the deity of wealth, Kubera. It is believed that on the night of Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi visits the Earth and observes which homes are clean and where the rituals are being performed with devotion. She showers her blessings on those places. On Diwali, people perform special prayers to Goddess Lakshmi for the attainment of prosperity, well-being, and material abundance.
- New Delhi: From 5:32 PM to 8:00 PM
- Mumbai: From 5:47 PM to 8:14 PM
- Kolkata: From 5:17 PM to 7:45 PM
- Chennai: From 5:52 PM to 8:08 PM
- Bengaluru: From 5:49 PM to 8:16 PM
- Jaipur: From 5:48 PM to 7:44 PM
- Hyderabad: From 5:52 PM to 7:53 PM
In the kalash, there should be water, a betel nut, a flower of a gende (marigold) plant, a coin, and some grains of rice. Place five mango leaves in a circular pattern on the kalash. Decorate the kalash with the idols of Goddess Lakshmi in the center and Lord Ganesha on the right side. To seek their blessings, keep items related to your business/account book and other wealth/business-related things in front of the idol of Goddess Lakshmi. Additionally, people perform worship or seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna, take a bath before sunrise, and use the leaves of the Chirchita plant for various rituals.
J&K: At 4,000 feet high, amid heavy snow, Army personnel conduct patrolling on LoC opposite Pakistan posts, during Diwali
Actor Rajinikanth greets his fans at his residence in Chennai, on the occasion of Diwali.
PM Narendra Modi tweets, "Reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces"
People in Tamil Nadu's Chennai went out on the streets to light sparklers and burst firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali.
President of India, Droupadi Murmu, wished everyone a Happy Diwali on Sunday.
Devotees offered prayers on Sunday on the occasion of Diwali at Murugan Temple in Chennai's Vadapalani.
Border Security Forces personnel celebrated Diwali with Seema Jan Kalyan Samiti in Jammu and Kashmir's Arnia on Sunday.
Morning aarti was performed at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, on the occasion of Diwali on Sunday.
People in Goa kicked off the celebrations of Diwali on Sunday by burning the effigy of the Demon King Narakasura.
Background
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As the auspicious festival of Diwali is being celebrated, streets across India transform into a kaleidoscope of vibrant lights, sparkling diyas, and intricate rangolis. However, the customs and traditions associated with Diwali vary significantly across different regions of the country.
This year, Diwali, the Festival of Lights, falls on November 12, 2023, coinciding with Narak Chaturdashi. The celebration holds profound significance in Hindu culture, with various legends associated with its origin. While some believe Diwali marks the celestial union of Lakshmi and Vishnu, others consider it a celebration of Lakshmi's birth on the new moon day of Kartik.
In Northern India, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Bihar, Diwali symbolizes the return of Lord Ram, along with Sita and Laxman, to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The entire kingdom lights diyas and fireworks, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Additionally, the tradition of gambling on Diwali night is considered auspicious in these regions.
In Punjab, although Sikhs do not celebrate Diwali, gurdwaras are illuminated, and houses are adorned with candles and diyas. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and surrounding states witness the decoration of houses with candles, lights, diyas, and rangolis, accompanied by Laxmi puja performed at night.
Gujarat has a unique Diwali custom where a diya lit with ghee burns throughout the night. The flame is collected the next morning and used to make kajal, believed to bring prosperity for the entire year.
In Odisha, Diwali becomes a time to pay homage to ancestors, while in Western India, especially in Maharashtra, the festival is associated with business and trade. The markets bustle with shoppers, and the celebration spans four days, each marked by specific rituals, including an Aarti of cows on Vasubaras and the elaborate Lakshmi Puja on the main Diwali day.
Eastern India, including Bengal, worships the Goddess Kali during Diwali. In West Bengal, the celebration is known as Kali Puja, involving late-night worshipping, rangoli, and the symbolic lighting of diyas on tall poles to guide ancestral souls to heaven.
Southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu, celebrates Diwali in the Tamil month of aipasi. The preparations involve cleaning ovens, smearing them with lime, drawing religious symbols, and performing an oil bath on the main day of Naraka Chaturdashi.
As the nation gears up for Diwali, these diverse customs and celebrations showcase the rich tapestry of traditions that make India's Festival of Lights a truly unique and culturally rich experience.
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