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Deepavali arrived from the word “deep” and “avali” means a row or line of diyas. In 2017 Diwali falls on 19th October. Deepavali or Diwali which is one of the brightest and significant festivals amongst all the Hindu festivals.  The enthusiasm and the preparation going on since last many days, finally in the form of lights illuminating and dazzling everywhere marks the day of Deepawali. The crackers lights, sweets, diyas and family gatherings aptly sum up the joy and happiness of the people all around. With the lights illuminating everywhere signifies victory of light over darkness i.e. good over evil and eradicates all the negative influences from existence. Deepavali coincides with the dark moon night “Amavasya” of the Kartik month. The traditions and rituals vary from one region to other. Auspicious Time/­ Muhurta 2017 Lakshmi Puja Muhurta = 19:39 to 20:26 Duration = 0 Hours 47 Mins Pradosh Kaal = 17:59 to 20:26 Vrishabha Kaal = 19:39 to 21:42 Amavasya Tithi ...

Not many people know that Diwali starts with the  worship of Cows . The first day of Diwali is dedicated to the worship of Cows. Cows are worshipped by every Hindu as God and we consider them to be at the top of living organisms in terms of the existence of God. This day is known as Govatsa Dwadashi or Vasu Baras or Nandini Vrat. As per the Hindu calendar, it falls on the 12th day of Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashwin. This year Vasu Baras falls on  16 th  October . This festival is majorly observed by people of Maharashtra.  Origin of Vasu Baras The start of this festival is related to the very famous legend of “Samundar Manthan”. It is believed that when gods and demons were churning the ocean for nectar, a cow called Kamadhenu emerged out of the ocean. This divine cow, which lives in heaven, was presented to the seven sages by the Gods, and in course of time came into the possession of Sage Vasishta.  It has the capacity to fulfill all grants...