Painting Details

Painting information

  • Painting Name : Diwali Fetival
  • Month/Year : November-2011
  • Medium : Acrylic on canvas
  • Size : 13”x10”

Diwali Fetival

Hindus have several significant events associated with Diwali:
The return of Rama after 14 years of Vanvas (banishment). To welcome his return, diyas (ghee lamps) were lit in rows of 20 Diwali has a very special significance in Jainism, just like Buddha Purnima, the date of Buddha's Nirvana Diwali also celebrates the gracious nature of the three goddesses. :” Lakshmi, Kali and Sarasvati. “ Goddess Lakshmi ,embodies the wealth of nature, health, intelligence, friend's, family, long life, fame and fortune. Goddess Kali, whose strength we seek to maintain the wealth we have been given. Strength, physical, mental and spiritual is essential for all to flourish. Goddess Sarasvati, Knowledge is the ultimate wealth, for it cannot be stolen from anyone, it is the ultimate strength, and often defeats brute force. Knowledge is the ultimate in spirituality, which eventually leads to enlightenment.