story of diwali
Treta Yuga Diwali Story: Amavasya date of Kartik month is very important. The festival of Diwali is celebrated every year on this date. This festival is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil. The festival of Diwali is celebrated with great enthusiasm and enthusiasm. On this day, lamps are lit in every corner of the house. Also Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped.
Worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on this day brings happiness in life. The festival of Diwali has a deep connection with Ramayana. In such a situation, let us know what is the real meaning of Diwali according to Ramayana? Also read the story of the first Diwali of Treta Yuga.
When is Diwali? (When is Diwali 2025)
According to the Panchang, Diwali will start every year on the Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month on 20th October at 3.44 pm and the Tithi will end at 5.54 pm on 21st October. In such a situation, this year Diwali will be on 20th October.
According to Ramayana…
The festival of Diwali has a deep connection with Ramayana. According to Ramayana, the real meaning of Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. Diwali is the celebration of Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile after conquering the Lankan king Ravana. During this time, the people of Ayodhya had decorated the entire city with lamps to welcome him, after which the tradition of celebrating Diwali started.
Story of Diwali of Treta Yuga
According to Ramayana, Ravana had abducted Mother Sita during Lord Rama’s exile. After this, Lord Rama killed Ravana and reclaimed Mother Sita. After the victory in Lanka, Lord Ram handed over the throne of Lanka to Vibhishana and returned to Ayodhya. When the people of Ayodhya came to know about Lord Ram’s victorious return to Ayodhya, a wave of happiness ran in the entire city. It is said that as soon as this information spread in Ayodhya, nature also started blooming. The dry Saryu river started flowing again.
The people of Ayodhya lit lamps to welcome their king. The entire city was punished. People burst crackers in celebration. Gods and Goddesses were also showering flowers. When Lord Ram reached Ayodhya, he hugged everyone. The people of Ayodhya welcomed him with flowers. The day Lord Ram reached Ayodhya was the new moon day of Kartik month. Since then the celebration of Diwali festival started.
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