Deepavali is an ancient Vedic culture festival and the celebration of Light. It is widely celebrated in India and many other countries in the world. It is observed a few days after the autumn Navaratri.
Having achieved a victory against Ravana, that is, when Light defeated Darkness, Rama returns to his kingdom in Ayodhya. The whole city swims in the blaze of light which symbolises the joy of people warmly greeting Rama. This day is stored in mankind’s memory as the symbol of victory – when Light defeats Darkness and the positive triumphs over the negative.
Deepavali is a spiritual festival dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi. It is one of the days in the year when a prayer, meditation and chanting the name of God, mantra, yield the best result.
If a home is full of beauty and love, it is said that it is the sign of Lakshmi’s favour. Lakshmi’s energy harmonises people’s relationships and promotes material and spiritual well-being.
The festival of Deepavali involves an evening prayer and meditation.
Deepavali has been celebrated in the Spiritual Teacher Shri Prakash Ji’s ashram for many years. On this day evening prayers are performed. During Deepavali disciples welcome the Teacher with plenty of burning candles in this way expressing their love and gratitude to the one who sparks the fire of the True Light in the hearts of disciples every time.