Deepavali signifies victory of divinity and righteousness over evil and unrighteousness.
Deepavali always falls on the new moon day and it is considered auspicious for the worship of Mahaluxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
For us in South Africa, this is our 111th Deepavali celebration. Our forefathers, brought to this country as indentured labourers, battled against the authorities for 50 years before Deepavali was officially recognised as an important occasion for Hindus. It was only in 1910 that the first Deepavali celebration took place.
Of course, amidst all these special events, we recall 27 years of democracy for all South Africans. We must pray that the dark forces that threaten to undermine our democracy and plunge our country into lawlessness and chaos are vanquished.
The occasion of Deepavali also has the added attraction of indulging in sweetmeats and the exchange of gifts, and the getting together of families and communities – wishing each other good health, prosperity and happiness. It is that time of the year in the lives of Hindus when only joy and jubilation fills homes. However, this year we must be careful and avoid social gatherings because of Covid-19 protocols.
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