Diwali is a big festival of 5 special days, know the different traditions from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj.

Diwali 2024: The festival of Diwali is one of the biggest festivals of the country which is celebrated for five days from Dhanteras to Bhaidooj. These five days have different significance and different beliefs and traditions are prevalent. During these 5 days of Diwali, the festival is celebrated by lighting lamps in the house and courtyard, apart from this, Rangoli and dishes are also made on this festival day. In such a situation, let us know the importance of five days of Diwali.

Know about the five days of Diwali and its importance

Dhanteras (Dhan Trayodashi)

The first of the five days of Diwali is dedicated to Dhanteras. This day is considered a symbol of happiness and prosperity in the house. On this special day, Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Dhanvantari, the god of health, are worshiped and people buy gold, silver, utensils or other precious items. The story behind this Dhanteras festival is that Lord Dhanvantari had appeared with the nectar pot on this day, hence this day is celebrated.

2-Narak Chaturdashi (Kali Chaudas/Chhoti Diwali)

The second day of Diwali is dedicated to Narak Chaturdashi. In many ways, it is also called Chhoti Diwali because it is celebrated a day before Big Diwali. The day of Naraka Chaudas is very special. After killing Narakasura, Lord Shri Krishna freed him. On this day, people take bath before sunrise and it is called Naraka Snan. It is said that one gets freedom from sins. There is also a tradition of lighting lamps on this day, which is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil.

3- Main Diwali

There is importance of worshiping Badi Diwali or Lakshmi on the third day of Diwali, that is, this day is considered special for worshiping Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. On the night of Diwali, lamps are lit in homes and people decorate their homes clean and beautiful, so that Goddess Lakshmi can arrive. On this day traders worship their accounts and start the new year.

4-Goverdhan Puja (Annakoot)

The fourth day of Diwali is known as Govardhan Puja. Annakoot is organized on this day and many types of dishes are offered. This day is considered a symbol of expressing gratitude towards nature and food. The belief behind this special day is that, on this day Lord Krishna stopped his villagers from worshiping Indradev and advised them to worship Govardhan mountain, Indradev got angry and caused heavy rain on the village, then Lord Krishna He protected the villagers by lifting Govardhan Mountain on his little finger.

5-Bhai Dooj

The fifth day of Diwali is dedicated to Bhaidooj, this day is also like Rakshabandhan. On the day of Bhai Dooj, sisters apply tilak to their brothers and feed them sweets. On this day, sisters worship their brothers for their long life and prosperity and brothers promise to protect their sisters and support them throughout their life. The story about this day says that Yamunaji had invited her brother Yamraj to her house for food. Yamraj promised that the brother who gets Tilak done by his sister on this day will have a long life.