Diwali or Deepavali, like all other Hindu festivals, holds a message of deeper religious significance, and its true celebration requires us not only to comprehend this greater esoteric meaning but to implement that meaning in our lives. It is not critically important as to how and when Diwali started, it is far more important that we appreciate its relevance and benefit from it. Diwali is the celebration of light or knowledge as the antithesis of darkness or ignorance; it is a commemoration of the triumph of goodness over evil – both of which are found in the human heart.

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Diwali is the celebration of good over evil. It is a joyous and spiritually enlightened occasion of lighting clay lamps to dispel ignorance and darkness in our lives. Hindu legends and scriptures (puranas) indicate that God is Light.

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Wake up before the sun rises on this auspicious day. Diwali is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited Hindus festivals around the world. On Diwali we meditate, pray and chant for Shri Lakshmi to visit our mandirs and homes. On the night of Diwali, Laxmi Maa is exclusively worshiped with diyas, flowers, coins and prasadam.

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Diwali is a time for loving, caring and sharing with fellow mankind. I am glad to have made a huge contribution and impact with spreading the love and seva within the Hibiscus Coast community through music and service. Service to man is service to God!!

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For many Diwali means feasting and fireworks. There is certainly a deeper meaning to this festival. There are important lessons one can learn from the Ramayan.

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Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, which is celebrated every autumn in the northern hemisphere (spring in southern hemisphere).

One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolises the spiritual ‘victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance’.

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On this auspicious occasion of Diwali, I wish to convey a message of love, peace and prosperity to everyone on behalf of the Hibiscus Coast Navaratri Committee, regardless of whether you are celebrating or not.

Diwali is a festival of happiness and joy. It symbolises the victory of good over evil and celebrates the fruits of pure and selfless labour. It is on this day that we celebrate the bond between human beings and, seeing each other as children of the same Mother Earth, pray for the well-being of our brethren, regardless of caste, culture or creed.

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The festival of lights is a special time for family and friends to come together and to draw confidence from the knowledge that, ultimately, good will triumph over evil, hope over despair and light over darkness.

It is with extreme happiness that I extend Diwali greetings to our Hindu community, for whom this festival is a joyous occasion. Diwali signifies the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.

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