Diwali in Assam
The
largest of the states in the northeast of India is Assam whose capital,
Guwahati, has an inspired location on the banks of the River
Brahmaputra. Amidst Assam's verdant lushness and
wild sanctuaries, much of the rest of the state is devoted to tea plantation
which yield the strong Assam leaf popular all over the world.
The
celebration of Diwali in Assam
ranges from the diyas and mithai to singing the aarti with the whole family
and then celebrating with firecrackers the epic moment that symbolizes the
victory of good over evil. People also pull out the little electric lights to
substitute for diyas and light up the house early.
Countless
flickering oil lamps and lights are lit in houses all over Assam, making it a
night of enchantment. Worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and
fireworks and festivities are an essential part of the celebrations.
Beautiful lamps are hung outside homes that are symbolic of the spiritual
light dispelling evil and the darkness of ignorance.
Doorways
are decorated with torans or flower garlands with mango leaves and marigolds.
Rangolis are drawn with colored powders to welcome guests. Business
establishments and families perform, chopda pujan or veneration of their
business books. Everyone feasts and shops and starts new projects or
ventures.
Diwali Celebration in Assam
First Day:
Dhanteras,Yamadeepdaan
Second Day:
Mahanisha / Kali Puja
Third Day:
Diwali, Mahanisha / Kali Puja
Fifth Day:
Bhai Dooj.
Author: Deepak Ghimire
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