Diwali: Celebrating Tridevi’s Multifaceted Femininity
<p>This November, Hindus around the world will partake in Diwali, a five day festival of light which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The five days of Diwali commemorate righteous gods’ victories over demonic forces, such as Lord Krishna vanquishing the demon Narkasur and Lord Ram defeating the villainous Ravan. Though non-Hindus may be familiar with Diwali’s origins, including Lord Krishna and Lord Ram’s stories, few are aware of the roles that Hindu goddesses play during the holiday. During the five days of Diwali, Hindus engage in puja (worship) of each devi (goddess) in the Tridevi, which is the three major Hindu goddesses: Lakshmi, goddess of wealth, Parvati, goddess of fertility, and Saraswati, goddess of wisdom. Though each devi possesses her own unique characteristics and portrays different aspects of femininity, their powers combine to form shakti, or divine feminine energy and strength.</p>
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