The next day of Diwali brings in the Hindu New Year. The night of Ghor Amavasya dawns into the first new day of a New Year.
The intensive pujas performed in the preceding three dark nights brings new hope for the coming year. Evil and negative tendencies have been surrendered at the feet of Goddess Lakshmi who in turn has blessed the people with a shining new moon that will bring a New year of Hope, Abundance, and Prosperity .
On this day the homes are once again cleaned and all the puja paraphernalia of the previous three nights are put away. It is a day for feasting laughter and merriment.
Traditional meals and sweets are prepared for visiting relatives and friends.
Homes are decorated with fresh flowers and rangoli designs on floors.
Children are dressed in new clothes and men wear their traditional Indian clothes. Women deck up in the finest jewellery and silk saris.
Jewellery bought on Dhanteras is worn to welcome in the New Year.
People visit each other's home laden with sweets and good wishes. Wearing of new clothes, jewellery, and exchanging of gifts is a tradition on the Hindu New Year since time immemorial.
The earthen diyas continue to light up homes and fairy lights illuminate the garden and trees.
A symbolic suggestion of darkness overcome by positive brightness heralding in a Prosperous New Year.
No comments:
Post a Comment