The way of celebrating Diwali in South India is different from North India, here are the reasons

Do you know that the celebration of Diwali in South India is very different from that of North India. Here we will try to tell you how Diwali is celebrated differently in North and South India.

Diwali is celebrated all over India and people in every part celebrate it in their own way. By the way, Diwali is celebrated more in North, West and Central India and in other parts of India people celebrate it in a different way. Do you know that the celebration of Diwali in South India is very different from that of North India. Although the celebration of Diwali is celebrated on the same day in both parts of India, but due to change in date and in some cases, the festival is celebrated a day before in South India. Here we will try to tell you how Diwali is celebrated differently in North and South India.

Learn how to celebrate Diwali in North India

When Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, the people of the area had decorated the entire area with lamps.

On this day people try to please Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi by worshiping them, so that their grace remains.

In most parts of North India, people decorate homes with lights, diyas and other things. Apart from this, it is also celebrated through Rangoli.

Dhanteras is celebrated two days before Diwali in North India. Buying gold jewelery on this day is considered auspicious and the provision of worshiping Lord Kubera is also prevalent in North India on this day. Along with this, Diwali also marks the beginning of the Hindu financial year.

In many parts of North India, Diwali is also celebrated through fests or special screenings.

Learn how to celebrate Diwali in South India

It is said that in most parts of South India, Diwali is celebrated when Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura.

This time falls on Amavasya, a day before Diwali. In South India it is known as Naraka Chaturdashi. By the way, the celebration of Diwali is slightly lighter in South India than in North India.

On the occasion of Diwali, people also exchange sweets here and go to meet their loved ones. Apart from this, the custom of sending messages and wishing loved ones is also played in South India.

On the day of Narak Chaturdashi, most people start the day by taking a bath with oil and then go to the temple to worship. Or else they get involved in worship at home.