Guest guest Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 How to celebrate Diwali According to the Ayurveda it is the birthday of the deity Dhanvantari, so on this day Ayurvedic doctors (vaidyas) worship Him. They make an offering (prasad) of small pieces of neem leaves and sugar to visitors. This is of great significance as the neem fruit has originated from divine nectar Read More >> According to Shrimadbhagvat Puran on this day Lord Krushna slayed Narkasur. A powerful demon called Bhoumasur or Narkasur formerly ruled a place named Pragjyotishpur. He began harassment of both deities and people. This cruel demon began to harass women. Read More >> Though generally the new moon day is considered inauspicious, this is an exception to the rule. Though this day is considered auspicious it is not so for all events. Hence it would be more appropriate to call it a day of happiness rather than auspicious Read More >> · Introduction · Mal effects of firecrackers · Hindus, destroy'Narakasuras' from the Kali-yuga · Denigration of deities through firecrackers · Protest Krishna fireworks · Protest Laxmi brand products · Resist busting Fire Crackers This is the half among the three and a half auspicious moments (muhurts). The story behind this goes thus - King Bali was immensely generous. He used to gift a guest with whatever he demanded. Though generosity is a virtue, in excess a virtue becomes a defect.. Read More >> 'The second day (dvitiya) of the bright fortnight of Kartik is also named Yamadvitiya. This day is widely known as Bhaubij. On this day, Lord Yama visited His sister, Yamuna for a meal.. Hence the day has acquired the name Yamadvitiya. On this day no man should eat a meal cooked by his wife. Read More >> Denigration of deities by firecrackers During Diwali we perform worship of Sree Lakshmi on the day of Lakshmi -Poojan. At the same time crackers like the Lakshmi-bar, Krushna-bar, Vishnu-bar are burst. When these crackers are burst, pictures of deities are also torn to pieces. This is a rank denigration of our most revered deities. Video Courtesy : Sanatan Sanstha Appeal We earnestly appeal to all the Hindu brothers that they should not encourage such insult being heaped on us through the ridicule of our deities and national heroes by printing their pictures on the crackers. It is our earnest appeal to all the Hindus that they should not purchase such crackers and should also prevent the shopkeepers from selling such crackers! You action will go a long way in encouraging all the Hindus to observe and protect Righteousness (Dharma). Videos about science of Diwali festival and malpractices Lakshmipujan Dhanatrayodashi Narakchaturdashi Add whatever you lov! Add whatever you love to the India homepage. Try now! Connect more, do more and share more with India Mail. Learn more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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