Diwali Festival Campaign

First lamp lit by Sree Ram after returning to Ayodhya

Content Introduction Mal effects of firecrackers Videos: science of Diwali festival and malpractices Hindus, destroy 'Narakasuras' from the Kali-yuga Denigration of deities through firecrackers Protest Krishna fireworks Protest Laxmi brand products Send Diwali e-greetings

Introduction

The word Diwali has been derived from Deepavali which in turn is formed by dipa + avali (row). Deepavali is thus a line or a row of lamps. During Diwali, lamps are lit everywhere. It is celebrated on four consecutive days - the thirteenth day (Dhanatrayodashi), the fourteenth day (Narak chaturdashi) and the new moon day (amavasya) [Lakshmipujan] of the dark fortnight of Ashvin and the first day of the bright fortnight of Kartik (Balipratipada). Some exclude the thirteenth and consider only the remaining three days as Diwali. Since Vasubaras and Bhaubij respectively precede and follow Diwali, they are included in it. However in reality they are separate holy festivals.

See Also: How to celebrate Diwali

Mal effects of firecrackers

Those who burst firecrackers are Anti-Social, Anti-national and Anti-religion!

1. Physical: Burns, deafness. Many people die in explosions in factories manufacturing fire-crackers. Sometimes, rocket-crackers set fire to huts, heap of dry grass etc.

2. Economic: Terrorists in Pakistan collect funds from people in the name of ‘Jihad’ (Religious War), saying they will purchase bullets to kill ‘Kafirs’ (non-believers). The cost of each bullet is Rs.10/-. With the situation so grim and also because the nation is on the brink of insolvency, it is a sin to burn crores of Rupees on bursting fire-crackers every year.

3. Spiritual: Devotional songs (Aarti) or sattvic sounds attract Divine energies and deities. But noise from crackers, full of ‘tama’ component, attract
distressing energies. This is what we are witnessing today in the country. The Tama-charged environment affects the human mind adversely and man becomes Tama-oriented. Hence we must impress the ill-effects of crackers upon the young minds and stop them from bursting crackers.

See Also: Resist busting Fire Crackers

Videos about science of Diwali festival and malpractices

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Hindus, destroy 'Narakasuras' from the Kali-yuga

O Hindus, we have been individually celebrating Diwali which is a symbol of prosperity, joy and contentment with so much of fervour all these years. On the fourteenth day of Hindu month of Ashwin, Sree Krushna slew the demon ‘Narakasur’ and made His subjects very happy. We, however, forget the main purpose of celebrating ‘Narak Chaturdashi’. Unless all unrighteousness in the society, nation and religion is not annihilated, everyone can not be happy. The unrighteous rulers, criminals, those who are only born as Hindus and those responsible for assaults on Hindu religion in various forms are guilty for the plight of nation and religion today. When righteousness ends, disaster befalls on the nation. Today our nation and religion are exactly facing such situation. Hooligans causing widespread lamentation, corrupt politicians, heretics (Dharma-Drohis) are the modern forms of ‘Narakasura’. It has become necessary to fight against these demons at physical, mental and spiritual levels.

Therefore, today on the day of ‘Narak-Chaturdashi’, let us take an oath to destroy ‘Narakasuras’ from the Kali-yuga and pray and invoke the presence
of Sree Krushna. Bath taken after eliminating such strong demons, will be the real ‘Abhyang-Snan’ and jubilation after defeat of the demons will be the real Diwali celebration.

Denigration of deities by firecrackers

To play video choose Internet Speed: • 56K • Higher During Diwali we perform worship of Sree Lakshmi on the day of Lakshmi-Poojan. At the same time crackers like the Lakshmi-bar, Krushna-bar, Vishnu-bar are burst. When these crackers are burst, pictures of deities are also torn to pieces. This is a rank denigration of our most revered deities. Video Courtesy: Sanatan Sanstha

Protest Krishna fireworks

Sri Krishna Fireworks Factory (P) Ltd. has printed pictures of Lord Krishna, Lord Hanuman and Sree Laxmi on fire crackers and boxes. Please protest this severe denigration of Hindu gods and goddess on eve of Diwali.

HJS has lodged a police complaint at Ghatkopar Police Station, Mumbai. We appeal you to lodge police complaint at local police station and inform us at: pravakta@hindujagruti.org. HJS had telephonic discussion with All India Fireworks Association and Krishna Fireworks. Association manager has orally assured to take action.

Letter from HJS to Krishna Fireworks
Letters to Krishna fireworks by staunch Hindus
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Emails: krishnafw1@dataone.in, krishnafw@sancharnet.in, krishnafw@sify.com

Website: http://www.krishna-fireworks.com

Address: Sri Krishna Fireworks Factory (P) Ltd. Post Box No : 251, 2, Kamak Road ,
Sivakasi - 626 189, Tamil Nadu . INDIA

Fax: 0091 - 4562 - 279689
Phone: 0091 - 4562 - 278703, 0091 - 4562 - 277703, 0091 - 4562 - 275703
Mobile: 0091 - 93441 41703, 0091 - 94431 41703

Protest Laxmi brand products

Giriraj Enterprises has manufactured various product using Goddess Laxmi image and Her name, i.e. Laxmi brand. The range of products from
Laxmi brand are growing. Few month before HJS had created awareness about this in America through the email campaign. We appeal all Hindus to write protest letter to manufacturer to stop using Goddess name and image for his products. Read details

Letter from HJS to Krishna Fireworks

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