The festival of Diwali is considered very special in Sanatan Dharma. This year on 8th November everyone will celebrate this festival with great pomp. This festival is a symbol of sweets, lights and celebration. This day of Diwali is not only special for Hindu religion, but apart from Hindu religion, it is also special for 3 other religions. According to religious beliefs, some special events related to Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism took place on this day. For this reason, this day is celebrated as a festival in these three religions also.
According to Hindu beliefs, on this day Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. People across the country celebrate the festival of Diwali with great pomp by lighting lamps to mark the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya. Now the question is what happened on the day of Diwali related to Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism that the day of Diwali is special for these three religions.
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Why is Diwali special for 3 religions?
According to religious beliefs, Diwali is very special for Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. On this day, some special stories related to these three religions took place, which are celebrated by people of all three religions in different ways.
Nirvana day is celebrated in Jainism
In Jainism, the festival of Diwali is celebrated as the day of Nirvana. On this day, Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, attained salvation. For this reason, people of Jainism consider this day a symbol of the victory of knowledge over ignorance. Along with this, people believe that on the day of Diwali the whole world was illuminated with the light of lamps, because on this day Mahavir ji attained salvation. On the basis of this belief, people of Jain religion light lamps in the evening. Apart from this, many people keep fast on Chhoti Diwali, Diwali and the next day and remember the teachings of Lord Mahavir.
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Gautam Buddha went to Kapilvastu
According to Buddhist beliefs, when Siddhartha Gautam became Buddha, his father called him Kapilvastu. Gautam Buddha went to Kapilvastu on the invitation of his father. The entire Kapilvastu was decorated with lamps to welcome Gautam Buddha. Due to this incident, people of Buddhist religion also celebrate the festival by lighting lamps on this day.
Why is it special for Sikh religion?
People of Sikh religion believe that when there was Mughal rule in India, Jahangir had imprisoned Guru Hargobind Ji of Sikhism in the fort of Gwalior. Along with him, 52 kings of Hindu religion were also taken captive. After some time, Jahangir released Guru Hargobind Ji along with 52 kings. Because of this incident, Bandi Chhor Day is celebrated in Sikhism on the day of Diwali. On this day, people of Sikh religion celebrate the festival enthusiastically with family and friends.
Note: This article is based on religious beliefs and calculations. We do not confirm this.