The history of Diwali is related to the Hindu
Purana(s). Hindus believes that whenever the power of evil increases
in the world, Vishnu comes down to earth in a different form to
defeat evil. These forms are called Avataras. Krishna and Rama are
the popular Avataras of Vishnu. Goddesses accompany gods. Diwali
celebrations are especially a time for telling stories about Vishnu
and his wife Lakshmi, and about Krishna, Rama and his wife Sita.
The Story of Rama and Sita
Lord Rama was the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He was a
great warrior King who was exiled by his father Dashratha, the King
of Ayodhya, along with his wife Sita. Lord Rama returned to his
Kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, in which he put an end to
the demon Ravana. After this victory of Good over Evil, Rama
returned to Ayodhya.The people welcomed them by lighting rows of
clay lamps. Great celebrations were held and everyone was happy for
Rama to be the King of Ayodhya. So, it is an occasion in honour of
Rama's victory over Ravana.
Krishna and The Mountain
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna persuaded the people of
Gokula to worship the mountain Govardhan instead of God Indra .
Indra sought revenge. He sent thunder and torrential rain down on
the village. Lord Krishna saved the villagers by lifting the top of
the mountain with his finger .The people gathered under it until the
storm passed away. The offering of food to God on this day of Diwali
is a reminder to Hindus of the importance of food and it is a time
for being thankful to God for the bounty of nature.
Lord Krisna and Narakasur
When people got the news of destruction of Narakasur by Lord Krisna
on the day before Diwali , they celebrated Diwai .
The Story of King Bali and the Dwarf
The Diwali origin also lies in the story of Lord Vishnu and King
Bali. Vishnu came to earth in the form of a dwarf. King Bali was
send to the underworld.
Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Diwali history says Swami Dayananda Saraswati, that leonine
sanyasin who was one of the first to light the torch of Hindu
Renaissance during the last century, passed into Eternity on this
day. The lights kindled on this day also mark the attempt of their
followers to immortalize his sacred memories. The passage of these
great men have indeed brought the national-cum-spiritual tradition
of Diwali right up to modern times.
The History of Diwali is related to Hindu mythology.
Diwali : History & Origin of Diwali
