Goddess Lakshmi<\/a> came out of the ocean during the churning of the Milky Sea. It is also the birth anniversary of the God of Ayurveda. Hindus also perform a ritual called Yamadeep on this day, when they light a lamp for the God of death outside their home to ward off any untimely death of any family members.<\/p>\n30 October 2024: Kali Chaudas: <\/em>Also known as Bhut Chaturdashi, is observed during Chaturdashi Tithi during\u00a0Diwali festivity. On this day, people visit the crematorium at midnight to offer Puja to the Goddess of darkness and to Veer Vetal, the day of Kali Chaudas is decided when Chaturdashi prevails at midnight.<\/p>\n31 October 2024: <\/em>Nar<\/em>aka Chaturdashi<\/em>: This was the day on which the demon Narakasura was killed by Krishna \u2013 an incarnation of Vishnu. This should signify the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. People get up before dawn, have a fragrant oil bath and dress in new clothes. They light small oil lamps all around the house and decorate the house with elaborate kolams. People visit each other, have lunch or dinner together and give sweets to each other. In the evening, children burst firecrackers heralding the defeat of the demon.<\/p>\nNovember 1 2024: <\/strong><\/em>Lakshmi Puja<\/strong><\/em>: Lakshmi Puja<\/em><\/strong> marks the most important day of Diwali celebrations. The lights indicate a welcome to the Gods. They would not come into houses where is no light in front of it and which are not clean and tidy, it is said. For business people, this is the day of the new business year.<\/p>\n2 November 2024: Bali Pratipada<\/em> and Govardhan Puja (Annakoot<\/em>)<\/em>: This is the original first day of the new year. For Annakoot<\/em>, large quantities of food are decorated symbolising the Govardhan hill lifted by Krishna. Women are brandishing trays around the head of their husbands for blessing and place a blessing point on their forehead. Men present gifts to their wives.<\/p>\n3 November 2024: Yama Dwitiya<\/em> or Bhaiduj<\/em>: On this day, brothers and sisters meet to express love and affection for each other. Brothers visit their sisters\u2019 place on this day and usually have a meal there, and also give gifts to their sisters.<\/p>\nWishing Happy Diwali to everyone! Deepavali Valthukkal!! Shubh Diwali!!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"