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Stories About Diwali
There are different beliefs about
why Diwali is celebrated. On a
whole, it is about good winning
over bad, it is the birth of a positive
force and a day of union. Different
regions have the purpose of
celebrating Diwali. Here are some
of the interesting stories around
Diwali
No 1 - Kali Killing Evil
In West Bengal, it is believed that
Diwali is celebrated because Lord
Kali Maa puts an end to evil
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Lord Shiva comes to control
Devi Kali’s anger and Diwali is
celebrated because she calms
down. It is believed that Kali was
furious when evil came her way
and she killed them all.
At one point she lost control over
her anger and killed anyone who
came her way and Lord Shiva was
successul in calming her down.
No 2 - Boodhi Diwali
In Himachal Pradesh, Boodhi
Diwali is celebrated one day before
Diwali and the signficance of this
is because Lord Ram returned to
Ayodhya after rescuing Sita.
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When Lord Ram had returned after
14 years to Ayodhya, people were
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happy and they lit diyas
and exchanged sweets.
The people who lived in the
Northern mountain regions
got the news a month later,
which is why they celebrated
this festival for a month later. joy and togetherness.
No 3 - The Skih
Stories Of Diwali released from prison as he
was proved innocent.
There are three stories that
the Sikh people believe in
and celebrate this day with
1 - Amar Das had declared
this day of uniting and
receiving the blessings of
the Guru.
2 - Guru Hargobind Ji was
3 -
Golden temple was
founded on Diwali.