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    Historical Facts on Diwali

    “Namaste"

    To the Governor, Deputy Governor, Banking Manager, Directors, Assistant Directors,


    Colleagues, and Guests, I extend my warm greetings to each of you. I would like to
    share some insights on the significance of the historical facts surrounding Diwali.

    Diwali, the festival of lights, has been celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs across
    South Asia and beyond for over 2,500 years. This important religious festival
    originated in India and comes from the Sanskrit word "dee·pa·vuh·lee" meaning
    "row of lights."

    The holiday marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Although
    Diwali traditions vary by region and religion, the myths and historical stories behind
    the holiday share themes of justice and liberation. Diwali is celebrated annually in
    autumn, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year.

    It typically falls between October and November and lasts five days, with the main
    celebration occurring on the third day. The exact dates change each year,
    determined by the position of the moon; this year, it will be observed on October
    31st.

    During this festival, people decorate their homes with lights and oil lamps called
    diyas. They also honor the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi during Diwali. The lights and
    lamps are believed to help Lakshmi find her way into people's homes, bringing
    prosperity for the year ahead.

    As the goddess of prosperity, wealth, and fertility, Lakshmi is said to have chosen
    Lord Vishnu, one of Hinduism's most important dei-ties, as her consort on the night
    of Diwali.

    In one of the main stories from Hindu myth-ology, Diwali com-memorates the return
    of Lord Rama, his wife Sita, his brother Laksh-mana, and Devi to their homeland
    after 14 years of exile. In northern India, Hindus celebrate the return of Rama and
    Sita to the city of A-yod-hya after defeating the evil king Ra-vana. In Nepal, which
    borders northeast India, people celebrate Lord Krishna's victory over the wicked
    king Nara-ka-su-ra.

    However, Diwali is not just about lights and legends; it is also a time for fun with
    friends and family. People exchange gifts and sweets, enjoy delicious feasts, watch
    fireworks displays, and wear new clothes. It’s a time for cleaning and decorating
    homes as well.
    One popular tradition is creating Ran-goli, in Sanskrit, it means an array of
    colors” —beautiful patterns made using colorful powders and flowers. People draw
    Ran-goli at the entrance of their homes to welcome the gods and bring good luck.

    In addition, Diwali marks the beginning of the new Hindu financial year, and many
    businesses, traders, and shopkeepers open new account books during the holiday,
    co-inciding with harvest and New Year celebrations.

    Regardless of which Diwali story you celebrate, it is a day of new beginnings and the
    victory of light over darkness.

    Dhan-yuh-vaad = In English the word means thank you.

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