Diwali Legends: Triumph of Good over Evil Rightly known as the Land of Festivals, India now welcomes Diwali 2023. Celebrated on the 10th of November 2023, Deepawali as it is popularly known marks the homecoming of the Lord Rama, his wife Sita and Rama’s brother Laxman to Ayodhya, his kingdom after a long, fourteen year exile. The celebrations will start on the 10th of November 2023 according to the Gregorian calendar and continue till 14th of November 2023 . According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali celebrations begin in the later half of the month of Ashwin and end in the early part of Kartik Month. While the story of Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya is one of the prime reasons behind the celebration of Deepawali, but there are many other stories associated with this great Indian festival that also deserve a mention. Today, we take you through some of them. Legend Description Lord Krishna vanquished Narakasura Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura, rescued Goddess Aditi’s earrings, and saved 16,000 daughters of Gods. Narakasura’s death led to the tradition of feasting on Diwali. King Vikramaditya’s Coronation In 56 BC, King Vikramaditya, known for his bravery and wisdom, was crowned on Diwali. […]

The post Diwali Legends and Stories: The Significance of Light and Victory appeared first on IGP Blog - Gift Ideas for Birthday, Wedding & Anniversary, Rakhi n More....