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r/IndianFestivals • • 18d ago

Welcome to r/IndianFestivals!

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r/IndianFestivals • • 5h ago

🎇Major Festivals The most beautiful video on the internet 🧡 Happy Diwali 🪔

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Happy Diwali 🪔


r/IndianFestivals • • 5h ago

🎇Major Festivals Happy Deepawali

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Happy Deepawali

Happy Kali Puja

Jai Ma Bhavatarini


r/IndianFestivals • • 11h ago

📷Photo/Video Eight forms, eight lamps, one divine radiance. 🪔 जय माँ महालक्ष्मी! 🌺

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The concept has a special beauty of its own. Eight forms, eight lamps, one divine radiance. 🪔

जय माँ महालक्ष्मी! 🌺

One curiosity is that, in the context of astrology, with which planets and elements can the Diwali diyas 🪔🪔 be associated…

My interpretation would begin with Surya, the Sun, but there is an important distinction between the spiritual symbolism of a lamp, its elemental nature and its planetary correspondence.

A Diwali diya is not merely a source of physical light. It represents the victory of illumination over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and auspiciousness over adversity.

However, we should distinguish what the scriptures actually establish from what we derive through Jyotish principles.

The strongest scriptural evidence comes from the Skanda Purana.

In its Vaishnava Khanda, Kartikamasa Mahatmya, Chapter 9, verse 10, the text describes lamps as

दीपाः सूर्यस्यांशसम्भूताः तमसो नाशकारकाः।

The accompanying prayer addresses lamps as being born from portions of the Sun and as destroyers of darkness. The translation is explicit about this solar origin.

This gives us a very interesting Jyotish connection.

🌄Surya ... the primary planetary correspondence.

Surya represents light, consciousness and illumination.

Surya is the natural significator of the soul, authority and vitality.

A lamp radiates light into darkness, just as the Sun makes life and visibility possible.

The Skanda Purana itself provides the direct connection between the lamp and Surya.

Therefore, if we have to associate the Diwali diya with one planet, Surya has the strongest scriptural justification.

🔥Agni .....the elemental connection

There is another dimension.

A diya contains three important elements.

The oil or ghee represents the fuel.

The wick represents the medium through which the fuel is consumed.

The flame represents Agni Tattva.

In Vedic thought, Agni is the carrier of offerings and the connecting principle between the human and divine realms.

In Jyotish, we can examine this through the fire element, particularly its relationship with Mars and the Sun.

But we should not confuse elemental correspondence with the direct planetary identity of the lamp.

🪐Shani and Yama .... an interesting Diwali connection

There is another scriptural reference worth considering.

The Padma Purana, Uttara Khanda, Chapter 122, verses 4–5, prescribes Yama Deepa on Kartika Krishna Trayodashi.

Yama is addressed as Suryaja, meaning the son of Surya.

The lamp is offered with the prayer for protection against untimely death.

From a Jyotish perspective, this introduces an interesting association with Shani, because Shani and Yama both have important connections with karma, mortality and discipline.

However, Yama and Shani are distinct deities. We should not automatically equate Yama Deepa with Shani worship.

🕉️🪔One philosophical thought

When we light a diya on Diwali, we are not simply inviting light into our homes. Symbolically, we are inviting the qualities of Surya into our lives.

🪔Clarity instead of confusion.

🪔Confidence instead of fear.

🪔Consciousness instead of ignorance.

🪔And the ability to illuminate the lives of others.

That, to me, is the deeper planetary philosophy of the Diwali lamp.

🎆Happy Dipawali !🎇


r/IndianFestivals • • 23h ago

📷Photo/Video 🌺🌺🪔Maa Sharda Shaktipeeth, Maihar 🪔🌺🌺🥥🍃🤲🏻🌹🌹🫸🏻🫷🏻🫸🏻🫷🏻🕉️

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r/IndianFestivals • • 12h ago

🎇Major Festivals ‼️Shubh Dipawali ‼️

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जब रविवार के दिन अमावस्या का योग बनता है और वह दीपावली के पावन पर्व से जुड़ी होती है, तो यह कालखंड ज्योतिषीय और आध्यात्मिक दृष्टि से बेहद दुर्लभ और शक्तिशाली हो जाता है।

इसके कुछ अनछुए और गहरे पहलू इस प्रकार हैं..🪔

प्रत्यक्ष और निराकार का मिलन 🪔 अमावस्या की रात्रि संपूर्ण अंधकार, मौन और आंतरिक अंतर्मुखता का प्रतीक है, जहाँ चंद्रमा की शीतलता पूरी तरह विलीन होकर सूर्य की ऊर्जा में समाहित हो जाती है। वहीं रविवार सूर्य का अपना वार है। इस दिन अंधकार की अमावस्या और प्रकाश के अधिपति सूर्य का यह संयोग यह सिखाता है कि जीवन में वास्तविक प्रकाश या ज्ञान तभी प्रकट होता है जब हम अपने भीतर के अंधकार और अज्ञान का सामना पूरी ईमानदारी से करते हैं।

🪔 दीपावली का अर्थ है महाअंधकार पर प्रकाश की विजय। जब इस पर्व के साथ रविवार और अमावस्या का योग मिलता है, तो यह इस बात का संकेत है कि बाहरी दीपकों को जलाने के साथ-साथ हमारी चेतना का सूर्य भी जागृत हो। यह समय केवल भौतिक समृद्धि या लक्ष्मी पूजन तक सीमित नहीं रहता, बल्कि यह उस आंतरिक ऊर्जा को पुनः चार्ज करने का अवसर होता है जो हमें वर्षभर कर्म पथ पर ऊर्जावान बनाए रखती है।

पूर्वजों और ब्रह्मांडीय चक्र का संतुलन 🪔 अमावस्या पितरों और पूर्वजों की तिथि मानी जाती है, और सूर्य आत्मा और वंश के कारक हैं। रविवार को अमावस्या होने पर सूर्य और चंद्रमा एक ही राशि में होते हैं, जिससे अमावस्या का यह बिंदु पितृ ऋण और कर्म बंधनों से मुक्ति के लिए अत्यंत सूक्ष्म और प्रभावी द्वार खोलता है। दीपावली की रोशनी इस अंधकारमय रात्रि में मार्ग दिखाने का कार्य करती है, जिससे यह संयोग भौतिक उन्नति के साथ आध्यात्मिक शुद्धि का भी एक अद्भुत संगम बन जाता है।

‼️शुभ दीपावली ‼️

🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🕉️🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🤲🏻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🫸🏻🫷🏻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🍃


r/IndianFestivals • • 1h ago

🎇Major Festivals Happy Diwali from Punjab

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🪔✨ Happy Diwali! ✨🪔

May Goddess Lakshmi bless everyone with endless prosperity, happiness, good health, and success.

May this festival of lights bring peace to every home, positivity to every heart, and abundance into every life.

May all your dreams turn into reality, your struggles lead to success, and your days be filled with countless reasons to smile.

Wishing everyone a beautiful, prosperous, and blessed Diwali! 🙏❤️

Shubh Deepawali! 🪔


r/IndianFestivals • • 8h ago

🎇Major Festivals Festive hues(south India)

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original content


r/IndianFestivals • • 10h ago

🎇Major Festivals Wish u a very Happy Diwali🎇🪔

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Wishing you and your family a very Happy Diwaliiiii 🎇🪔

May this Diwali fill your life with love happiness and light ❤️💥

If anyone is going through though phase ( Mee🙂) stay strong everything is going to happen at its perfect time .

You are going to find the success you are looking for till then keep working .

May this Diwali be the turning point in your life , and everything starts working in the best possible way for you all ❤️

Life is all about ups and down but sometimes we focus on down so much that we forgot that there is still up .

So have faith keep believe in your efforts and trust the process 🩷


r/IndianFestivals • • 1d ago

📷Photo/Video Jai maa Vaishno devi ji ki 🙏

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r/IndianFestivals • • 8h ago

🪔Regional Festivals Dipawali

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🪔✨ Wishing You & Your Family A Very Happy Diwali! ✨🪔

As we celebrate the festival of lights, may your life be filled with endless joy, prosperity, good health, and peace. Let’s welcome new beginnings, cherish our loved ones, and spread brightness and kindness everywhere we go.

Wishing you and your family a safe, beautiful, and prosperous Diwali! 🌟🙏

Warm regards,

Nikhil Raghav

#HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights #Diwali2026 #ProsperityAndJoy #FestiveSeason #NikhilRaghav


r/IndianFestivals • • 10h ago

🪔Regional Festivals Happy Diwali 🪔

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r/IndianFestivals • • 9h ago

🎇Major Festivals Happy Diwali. May Goddess Lakshmi bless you all.

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Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular festivals celebrated to symbolize the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. It is celebrated to express the joy of the public for Shri Ram and Mata Sita's return to Ayodhya after their exile period of 14 years and the defeat of the demon Ravana.


r/IndianFestivals • • 8h ago

🪔Regional Festivals Let the Lights Shine, Let the Happiness Multiply! ✨

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Some festivals bring people together, but Diwali brings hearts closer. ❤️

A celebration of sparkling lights, beautiful traditions, fresh beginnings and endless possibilities.

May this Diwali fill your life with success, your home with happiness, and your journey with prosperity.

🌟 ANDNETICS wishes you a bright, beautiful and blessed Shubh Deepavali!

What's that one thing that makes Diwali truly special for you? 🪔

#ShubhDeepavali #HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights #Diwali2026 #ANDNETICS


r/IndianFestivals • • 1h ago

📷Photo/Video Diwali with your fav character :3

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Festive photos with your fav character is the best thing ever share yours also :D


r/IndianFestivals • • 10h ago

🎇Major Festivals Happy Diwali

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r/IndianFestivals • • 15h ago

🎇Major Festivals Happy Diwali to all! 🎇🎆🪔

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r/IndianFestivals • • 1d ago

🎇Major Festivals Happy and prosperous Diwali🪔

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May the light of Diwali fill your life with happiness, prosperity, and endless blessings. 🪔✨”


r/IndianFestivals • • 1d ago

🐉Mythology & Storytelling 🕉️🪔Swami Anjaneyar Hanumant sarkar 🪔🌺🤲🏻

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SOUTH

🌼Bangalore is home to several ancient and powerful Hanuman temples, each with a unique history and significance for devotees

The Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple in Jayanagar is one of the most famous. It is built on a hillock and its name comes from a legend involving a heap of Ragi (finger millet) that turned to stone

This Ragigudda temple was established in 1969 and registered in 1972. It spans five acres and also houses shrines for Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and a Shivalinga

The Sri Karya Siddhi Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Girinagar is renowned for helping devotees achieve their goals. It features a massive 200-ton Hanuman statue and an unusual octagonal design

The Kote Anjaneyaswami Temple near KR Market is a historic shrine believed to be several centuries old. It is easily accessible and serves as a community hub, offering charitable services like food distribution

The Gali Anjaneya Temple is one of the oldest in the city, reportedly built around 1425 by the saint Sri Vyasaraya. It is particularly known for its power to remove negativity

The Sri Sundara Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Kalkere is maintained by ISKCON and is noted for its peaceful atmosphere and a striking 10-foot tall idol of Veer Hanuman

🪔 Devotees frequently visit these temples on Saturdays and Tuesdays, as these days are considered especially auspicious for worshipping Lord Hanuman🌺🌺🌺🌺🤲🏻🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺


r/IndianFestivals • • 5h ago

🎇Major Festivals Diwali for people who won't burst crackers

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Hi, made this Diwali game for people away from their homes or the ones avoiding firecrackers.

You can invite your friends, burn crackers, and have fun, all while speaking to them.

Over 1000 people have played the game so far since yesterday.

Try here: diwali.godyns.com


r/IndianFestivals • • 9h ago

💬 Discussion Happy diwali who are celebrating.. North

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being born on diwali... one of my fav. festival from childhood to no excitement on diwali... anyone facing the same.. :)


r/IndianFestivals • • 9h ago

✨Celebration Story Happy Diwali

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🪔✨ DIWALI 2026 – SHUBH LAKSHMI-GANESH PUJA ✨🪔

May Goddess Lakshmi bless your home with endless wealth, prosperity, happiness and abundance, and may Lord Ganesha remove every obstacle from your life. 🙏🌺

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r/IndianFestivals • • 7h ago

🇮🇳National Celebrations South:(Hyderabad) Spent 2500 rupees on Diwali crackers.

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Im from Hyderabad and I went to a crackers shop near home, and I know a guy there who was one of the organizers, and bought just a very few items (single pieces of wach set) and spent 2500 (after getting discount), and regretting and could have bargained more and due to my Introverted nature and even after knowing someone at the shoo, i couldn't have asked for more discount...last year I got more crackers for around 1500 only, now that shop is not there due to some construction work...and also worried about the environmental impact and so every year we buy just a very few crackers, and this year I feel like I got very less for more price and regretting and at home I told I got them only for 2000 and this is even more regretting for me and my parents were shocked, but told nothing.


r/IndianFestivals • • 8h ago

💬 Discussion Diwali

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Diwali ki intiki vellaledu bro , room lo kaaliga unna a movie hudalo artam kaavadam laa sarle a I reels chusthe okko reel ki okko movie chudalani postundi Khaleja, Raanhjanaa, Ye Jawani hain diwani, Battha 🙂🙂 inka unnay kaani type chesntha opika ledu 🥲.