Diwali Padwa Wishes in Marathi | दिवाळी पाडव्यासाठी खास शुभेच्छा
Diwali, celebrated with great enthusiasm, paints the world with light, joy, and spiritual wisdom. In 2023, we welcome this auspicious Festival of Lights from Friday, 10 Nov, 2023 to Tuesday, 14 Nov, 2023, culminating our journey with Diwali Padwa. This rich montage of celebrations marks different aspects of life, from prosperity to familial bonds, each with its unique Muhurat or auspicious timing.
बलिप्रतिपदा
दिवाळीला कार्तिक शुद्ध प्रतिपदा म्हणजेच तिसरा दिवस असतो. हिंदुधर्मानुसार ह्या दिवशीला "दिवाळी पाडवा" म्हणतात. या दिवशी विष्णू यांनी बळीराजाला जमिनीत केलेली कथा आम्ही ऐकतो. विष्णू यांनी बळीला पाताळाचा राज्य दिलेला आहे आणि त्याच्या राज्याच्या द्वारपालाची जाबाबदारी स्विकारलेली आहे.
बळिप्रतिपदेतला बळीराजा शेतकरी राजा होता. विष्णू यांनी वामन अवतारात म्हणजेच त्याच्या क्रिकेट दलातील नावाने त्याला तिन पावले जमिनीत केलेले आहे. बळीला माणूसकाची काळजी घेतलेली होती, त्यामुळे आमच्या गावातील महिला अजूनही "इडा पीडा टळो, बळीचे राज्य येवो" असे म्हणतात.
मध्य आणि उत्तर भारतात नवीन विक्रम संवताची सुरुवात ह्या दिवशी होते. ह्या संवत्सराचा आंक मिळवण्यासाठी, ईसवीसनाच्या आकड्यातून ५७ (किंवा ५८) व शालिवाहन शकाच्या आकड्यातून १३५ (किंवा १३६) घेतला पाहिजे. महाराष्ट्रात ह्या दिवशी पत्नी पत्रीच्या आणि बाळजीला भावाल जातो
दररोजच्या सायंकाळी, घराघरी ज्यांनी रांगोळी केली आहे, पत्नी पतीला औक्षण करते आणि पती पत्नीला शरण घालतो. नवराबाईची पहिली दिवाळी, पत्नीच्या मायकात साजरी करतात. ह्यालाच "दिवाळी सण" म्हणतात. उत्तर भारतात ह्या दिवशी म्हणजेच गोवर्धन पूजा होते, ज्यात श्रीकृष्ण किंवा विष्णूच्या मंदिरात पूजा होते. ह्या दिवशी देवाला अनेक पक्वान्नांचा आणि मिठायांचा डोंगर देतला जातो, म्हणून या सणाच नाव 'अन्नकूट' आहे.
दिवाळीला पाडवा म्हणजेच अर्धा मुहूर्त असतो. अर्थशास्त्रदृष्टीने, व्यापारी लोक ह्या दिवशी नव्या वर्षाची सुरुवात मानतात. लक्ष्मी पूजन करून ते व्यापाराचा आरंभ करतात. त्यांच्या जमा-खर्चाच्या किती वह्या, त्याची नवीन वाही ह्या दिवशी सुरू होते. नवीन वाही सुरू करण्यापूर्वी त्या वाह्यांना हळद-कुंकू, गंध, फूल, अक्षता म्हणजेच व्यत्यस्त वस्त्रे वाहून त्यांची पूजा केली जाते.
What is the Story Behind Balipratipada?
Mahabali, Prahlada's grandson, was a renowned Asura king, recognized for his bravery, righteousness, and love for Vishnu. Despite the benevolence and popularity of King Mahabali, his allies often caused havoc by attacking and robbing the suras (Devas), who represented justice and virtue.
When the defeated suras sought Vishnu's help in their fight against Mahabali, Vishnu declined to directly combat Mahabali due to his righteous rule and devotion to Vishnu himself. Instead, Vishnu promised to subtly aid the suras.
Mahabali, known for his generosity, pledged to give away any gift requested during his Yajna ritual. Seizing this opportunity, Vishnu adopted the avatar of a dwarf Brahmin named Vamana. As Vamana, Vishnu approached Mahabali, who magnanimously offered him anything he desired. Vamana humbly requested for only as much land as could be covered in "three paces", to which Mahabali agreed.
Subsequently, Vamana expanded into a gigantic form, known as Trivikrama, and claimed all of Mahabali's kingdom in just two paces. For the third pace, Mahabali offered his own head, following which Vishnu relegated him to the Patala, or the nether world.
Admiring Mahabali's commitment and honesty, Vishnu granted him a boon allowing him to visit his subjects on earth once a year. This annual return of Mahabali from the Patala to earth is celebrated as Bali Padyami.
In another interpretation of the legend, following Vamana pushing Mahabali to the netherworld (Patalaloka), Vishnu, upon Prahlada's request (Bali's grandfather and an ardent devotee of Vishnu), pardoned Mahabali, giving him kingship of the netherworld. Vishnu also granted Bali's request to revisit earth once a year to be celebrated and worshipped, marking the occasion as a day of festivity.
What is the significance of Bali Pratipada or Diwali Padwa?
Bali Pratipada, also known as Bali Padyami, Diwali Padva, Virapratipada or Dyutapratipada, holds great significance in the Diwali celebrations. Celebrated on the fourth day of Diwali, this day honors the notional return of the daitya-king Bali to earth.
Balipratipada admires the victory of Vamana, the fifth incarnation of Vishnu, over Mahabali and all asuras, through his transformation into Trivikrama. This legend relates to the triumph of Lord Vishnu against the demon king Bali in the Vamana Avatar. The festival marks the first day of the bright lunar fortnight in the Hindu month of Kartik. It's also seen as an association with the story of Bali's defeat at the hands of Vishnu.
In some parts of the country, such as the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, Diwali Padwa is substantially celebrated, and it's known by different names. For Gujaratis, the day is called Varsha Pratipada or Bestu Varas. The auspicious timings or 'Muhurat' for the Bali Puja are determined and followed, adding deeper spiritual significance to this day.
The day represents the bond of love and respect that spouses have for each other
King Bali, also known as Mahabali, is a legendary king accordig to Hindu texts. He was known to be a 'daitya' king. King Bali is the grandson of Prahlada, a devotee of Lord Vishnu, and the son of Virochana.
Diwali Padwa is also called Bali Pratipada, Bali Padyami or Dyutapratipada.
Also Read: Happy Diwali Wishes 2023
Being a part of Diwali is a spiritual adventure that awakens the inner light within us all. Let's get ready to embrace the divine beauty and heartwarming traditions of Diwali 2023. Stay tuned for the detailed muhurat timings!
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Diwali 2023: Muhurat Timings, Padwa and Five-Day Celebration
Let's take a walk through the vibrant days of Diwali 2023, embracing the essence of each day:
1. Dhanteras (Friday, November 10): Opening the Diwali festivities, Dhanteras venerates Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari, marking the worship of wealth and health. The detailed muhurat for Dhanteras Puja will be revealed as the festival approaches.
2. Choti Diwali/Naraka Chaturdashi (Saturday, November 11): The second day or Choti Diwali celebrates early morning rituals that signify protection against negativity and mischief.
3. Diwali/Lakshmi Puja (Sunday, November 12): On the third day, the glory of Diwali unfolds with the celebration of Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya by lighting diyas. Devotees perform Lakshmi Puja in the evening, inviting prosperity into their homes. The muhurat for the Lakshmi Puja will be confirmed closer to the date.
4. Diwali Padwa (12th November): Diwali Padwa, dedicated to the marital bond. On this day, husbands and wives exchange gifts and express their love and respect for each other.
5. Govardhan Puja/Annakut (Tuesday, November 14): The fourth day features Govardhan Puja, an offering of food (Annakut) to Lord Krishna, signifying gratitude to nature and its bounties.
6. Bhai Dooj (Wednesday, November 15): An ode to the love between brothers and sisters, Bhai Dooj concludes the Diwali celebrations beautifully. Sisters perform puja for their brothers, praying for their well-being and prosperity.
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