दशहरे के 21 दिन बाद क्यों आती है दिवाली? Why Diwali comes after 21 Days of Dussehra
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Diwali is the one of the main festival of Hindus and celebrated with pump and show every year. It is celebrated to welcome the Lord Rama to the Ayodhya after completing his exile of 14 years.
Is Diwali and Deepwali same?
Yes, both are same. Deepawali is a festival of light which is mainly celebrated by Hindus. Other religion and countries other than India have also started celebrating it recently.
Read More: Significance and Meaning of Deepwali or Diwali Festival
It is a festival of love, joy and marks the victory of good over evil.
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Do you know why Diwali comes after 21 days every year of Dussehra?
Ramayana was written by Tulsidas and in that he has mentioned that Shri Rama and his army took 504 hours to reach Ayodhya from Shri Lanka. We know that a day has 24 hours. So, if you divide 504 hours by 24 hours, you would get the result as 21 Days.
In today’s time the most reliable device while traveling is Google Maps. So, if you check the Google map to find the distance you would see that the the distance between Ayodhya and Shri Lanka is 3145 Kms and walking days to cover the distance is 21 days which is equal to 504 kms as mentioned in Ramayana
Also Read: Budhi Diwali in India(बूढ़ी दिवाली) Celebrations, Significance
It is said that Tulsidas had written Ramayan even before the birth of Shri Rama and many incidences mentioned there hold true as per the current time and distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why we celebrate Diwali after Dussehra?
Ans: Diwali always comes after 21 days of Dussehra. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and is a festival of lights. Sri Ram returned to Ayodhya with Laxman and Sita, after victory over Ravana. Diwali is celebrated to welcome their return.
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