Diwali 2024: Ayodhya Ram Mandir announces celebration date ...
As Diwali is just around the corner, there has been recent a update and a piece of clear information regarding the date of the celebration. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has confirmed the date for when the festival will be observed this year, settling all the doubts about whether it will take place on
October 31
or November 1.Official confirmation
A spokesperson for the Vishva Hindu Parishad, Sharad Sharma explained to India Today TV that the festival of Diwali this year coincides with Amavasya- - the new moon phase, which begins on that afternoon. The festivities will commence on the night of October 31, making an immensely important time for
spiritual reflection
as well as celebration.
Deepotsav and Hanuman JayantiOn October 30, the day just before Diwali, Deepotsav will be celebrated. This festival, which involves lighting diyas and decorating homes, sets the way for the beautiful day of Diwali. This year, Deepotsav also coincides with Hanuman Jayanti, a highly significant occasion in Ayodhya that honours and reveres the birth of Lord Hanuman.
What is Ayodhya Deepotsav?Ayodhya Deepotsav is a grand festival celebrated in Ayodhya, India, during Diwali. The highlight of this festival is the lighting of millions of earthen lamps (diyas) along the banks of the Saryu River, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. This year, the event aims to set a new Guinness World Record by lighting 28 lakh diyas!
The festival has grown significantly since its inception in 2017, evolving from a local event to an international cultural extravaganza. It features performances from international Ramleela troupes, drone shows, and multimedia projections, blending religious fervor with cultural vibrancy.This year's Deepotsav is particularly special as it marks the first Diwali celebration since the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the newly built Ram Temple. The event will also include a symbolic coronation of
Lord Ram
, adding to the grandeur of the occasion.Significance of DiwaliDiwali, also famously referred to as the
festival of lights
, symbolizes the ultimate victory of positivity over negativity, meaning- - the win of good over evil. It celebrates the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya with Mata Sita and Lakshman after their 14-year vanvaas (exile), as well as the defeat of the rakshasa king Ravana. Traditionally, people celebrate this auspicious day by lighting diyas, bursting fireworks, and decorating their homes with fresh flowers and beautiful rangoli designs. These customs not only signify joy and prosperity but also emphasize to bring light and awareness to the lives and truly believe in it.
And so, as it is cleared now that the festival of Diwali will be observed this year on October 31, the approaching festivities of Diwali are believed to foster a strong sense of community and togetherness, as families and friends come together to honor and celebrate their unique traditions and culture.
