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Diwali 2020: Significance Of Amavasya On This Auspicious Day
Read about the Amavasya Significance on Diwali day.
The first day of Diwali is celebrated as Dhanteras. Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber are worshipped to seek abundance of wealth and prosperity. On the second day, Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated. The third day is the main Diwali festival and an important day, as it is a very auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja. The fourth day is dedicated to Gowardhan Puja. On the fifth day, Bhai Dooj is observed. It is dedicated to every brother-sister (or even sister-sister and brother-brother now) relationship where the sister applies tilak on the forehead of the brother and seeks blessings for him. Diwali 2020 will be celebrated on Saturday, 14 November. ALSO READ: Diwali 2020: Eco-friendly Items To Decorate Your House This Festival
While many Indian festivals are held on a Poornima day, Diwali is observed on the day of Amavasya every time. Let us look at the reason.
Amavasya is the new Moon day. It is one of most sacred days of the month. Every lunar month starts on a full moon day. Amavasya is the 15th day of each month. And according to the Solar calendar, it is the 30th day of the month.
How Most Hindus Consider Amavasya
Astrologically, during Amavasya, there is darkness everywhere. This day is considered inauspicious by many communities among the Hindus. No new ventures or purchases are done during this day. People take part in various Pujas and homa-havan to get rid of the negativity.
It may be completely contradicting to say that Diwali is celebrated grandly on the day of Amavasya. But why is such an important day celebrated on the day which is inauspicious according to astrology?What is the Amavasya significance of Diwali? Let us explore.
Significance Of Celebrating Diwali On Amavasya
Diwali
falls
in
the
month
of
Karthik.
It
is
a
festival
spread
across
five
days,
each
day
having
some
significance.
It
also
marks
the
start
of
a
new
lunar
year
in
the
Hindu
calendar.
On
this
day,
the
planetary
positions
are
said
to
be
very
favourable,
as
the
Sun
and
the
Moon
are
in
complete
alignment
with
each
other.
Unlike
other
Amavasyas,
this
day
is
more
auspicious
to
start
any
new
business
ventures
or
buy
any
new
valuables.
During
the
time
of
Diwali,
the
Sun
and
Moon
are
said
to
enter
the
Libra
constellation.
Libra Makes Diwali Auspicious
Libra is the sign that rules business and professional lives. This makes Diwali a very auspicious time for businesses. That is why the Amavasya that falls in the Karthik month is different from the others.
A Time When The Dark Energies Are The Strongest
There
is
another
reason
why
Diwali
is
celebrated
on
the
day
of
Amavasya.
It
is
that
day
when
the
Sun
is
at
its
weakest
and
the
Moon
is
without
its
powerful
paksha
bala.
This
is
the
time
when
the
dark
forces
are
the
strongest.
Our
ancient
sages
had
recommended
that
worships
be
done
during
this
time
to
nullify
the
effects
if
any
of
the
negative
energies.
Good
forces
sustain
themselves
where
there
is
divine
prayer
and
light.
Hence,
all
the
Pujas
and
lighting
of
lamps
are
done
to
counter
the
effects
of
these
bad
forces
and
promote
the
good
forces.
That
is
why
there
is
a
heavy
emphasis
on
light
during
the
festival.
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