Haha. Fool. On the day of Deepavali Amavasya, abhyangana snaana, pitru tarpanam, deepa daanam, ulka darsanam, and Lakshmi puja are performed. Deepa daana is not some Buddhist creation. The concept of even the wicks in a Deepam is highly Vedic, so it is impossible that what is

essentially a naasitka vaada will even promulgate something about Deepam, let alone Deepa Daanam. It is that time of the year again — an auspicious occasion of Deepavali marked by festivities, exchange of pleasantries, sumptuous food, crackers! and of course, Bhagavan's blessings

However, this is also the time when a lot of misinfo, faltu gnaan, and unsolicited advice start pouring in from the usual suspects. I don't necessarily fault ThePrint or any such farcical media outlets. They are steadfast in their agenda and they won't change even if one moves

heaven and earth. However, it is important to call out blatant misappropriation for our own good and know why we celebrate certain festivals.

Let's understand what Deepavali is all about. Now, the festival means many things to many people and there are too many variations in how

it is celebrated across the world. That being said, I will try to present some aspects that form the core of it all.

As always, every festival, every act, and every ritual in SD is extensively deep-rooted in philosophy that addresses both iha and para.