Celebration

Two of the most popular festivals of Indians are Durga Puja and Diwali, both celebrated in Autumn and celebrated with great enthusiasm by Indians. Both festivals are celebrated in different fashions, but both signify the victory of good over evil and the triumph of light over darkness. Let us delve into the difference in festivity and commonality between the spirit of both festivals in detail.

Durga Puja is one of the most grand festivals of the eastern part of India. It is a celebration of the victory of the warrior Goddess Durga over the demon Mahisasura. It is also celebrated to honour women’s power, the triumph of good over evil. It is also time for a reunion of family and friends, and a ceremony of cultural values and customs. Diwali is a festival of light and it is one of the grandest and biggest festivals of India. It is a festival commemorated to mark joy, victory and harmony. It is celebrated to show deep respect to Ram, a mythological creature, who returned to Ayodhya (Kingdom of Ram) after defeating demon king Raman. Upon the return of Ram people welcome him by decorating houses and lighting diyas, which are lamps. People celebrate this festival by decorating their homes, wearing new clothes, spending time with family, exchanging gifts and offering prayer. Both festivals are celebrated in Autumn; Diwali is celebrated 20 days after Durga puja.

There is diversity in celebration of both festivals, however both festivals convey deep regards to the victory of good over evil. They give opportunity for reunion of family, friends and have good moments to cherish life long, leaving behind the daily grind.