Diwali is the most important and well-known auspicious Hindu festival, celebrated annually on the 15th day of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar; this year, the bright celebration of Diwali is set to take place on October 24th of the English calendar. The festival commemorates the triumph of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the Evil demon Ravana. Thus, to commemorate this auspicious day, people in India light an earthen lamp as a sign of the arrival of a happier day.
The day is mostly associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber to bring prosperity into one's life, and most Indians celebrate by drawing rangoli, eating special feasts, spending time with loved ones, and bursting crackers. Learn more about the Diwali festival, including its history, significance, and celebration details, by clicking here.
| Event |
Diwali |
| Date |
October 24, 2022 |
| Day |
Monday |
| Significance |
The day marks the victory of good over the evil |
| Observed by |
India |
However, we have provided images or photos of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, Lord Ganesh, and Lord Rama for you to use in wishing your loved ones a happy Diwali.
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Goddess Lakshmi Image for Diwali 2022 - Photo
There are numerous other prominent festivals dedicated to the worship of the Goddess of Wealth, 'Lakshmi,' such as Vara Lakshmi Vratam and Kojagari Lakshmi Puja, which are celebrated and marked for various reasons, but the main reason the Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on this auspicious day is because, according to Hinduism, worshipping the Goddess during Diwali, the festival of lights, is welcoming wealth and richness
Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil and commemorates various events such as Lord Vamana's defeat of the haughty Bali, Lord Krishna's slaying of other demons such as Narkasur, and Lord Rama's arrival in Ayodhya after killing Ravana, and where Lakshmi is worshipped on the occasion as it is believed that victory of good over evil brings wealth.
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Lord Kuber HD Photo for Diwali 2022
On this occasion, Lord Kuber, also known as the 'God of Wealth' or 'Guardian of Wealth,' is also worshipped to bring wealth and prosperity to the home. Because Lord Kuber is a true representation of wealth, prosperity, and glory, people pray to him on this day and ask for the ultimate blessings.
Worshipping Lord Kuber, on the other hand, is not common because Diwali is always associated with worshipping Goddess Lakshmi.
Lord Ganesh HD Images for Diwali 2022
Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, bestowed upon him the fruit of knowledge as well as immortality after being impressed by his love for his parents and intelligence in winning the race. Thus, the worship of Lord Ganesha and seeking his blessings for future success is the main reason why Hindus begin any worship or begin anything new. Lord Ganesha is also known as the Remover of Obstacles.
Thus, the celebration of any significant festival is always preceded by the worship of Lord Ganesh, with Diwali holding special significance in the hearts of all Hindus.
Lord Rama HD Images for Diwali 2022
The return of Lord Ram, his wife Sita, and brother Laxman after a 14-year exile and defeat of Lanka King Ravan is one of the main reasons why the Diwali festival is celebrated. Lord Rama is also known as Maryada Purushottam, where maryada means "limit" and purushottama means "greater than the greatest man." Purusha means 'man of honour'.
During the Diwali festival, many theatre plays portray the greatest epic Ramayana, and people celebrate the day by bursting crackers and marking the victory of good over evil.
