Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 29, 2024, 10:20 AM
Diwali 2024: Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is an important festival of Indian culture. This time, a big controversy has erupted among scholars over when this festival will be celebrated. A few days ago, Kashi Vidvat Parishad in Varanasi claimed that Diwali is on October 31, while Kashi scholar Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid ji and many other scholars have declared it as November 1.Vidvat Parishad's challenge letterKashi Vidvat Parishad challenged all scholars including Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid ji, saying that those who believe the date of Diwali to be November 1 can debate with the council on October 29. The council also said that this discussion can also be done online and through zoom meetings. The council made it clear that Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid ji should not spread confusion and according to the scriptures, it is right to celebrate Diwali on October 31.Support of Vidvat ParishadVidvat Parishad President Professor Vashisht Tripathi and General Secretary Professor Ram Narayan Dwivedi said that Ganesh Shastri Dravid ji should be given an opportunity to clarify his stand. If his view is proved correct, the council will accept it, but he should avoid spreading confusion. He also informed that his proposal has received support from many other saints and institutions including Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand ji, Swami Sadanand ji and Swami Nischilanand ji Maharaj.Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid's standGaneshwar Shastri Dravid ji, who determined the Muhurta of Shri Ram temple in Ayodhya, has appealed to reconsider the decision to celebrate Diwali on October 31. He said that three out of the five major Panchangs have confirmed celebrating Diwali on November 1. According to him, on November 1, Pradosh is getting in Udaya Tithi and Amavasya after sunset, which is best for Mahalakshmi Pujan.ConclusionThis controversy has become a topic of discussion across the country and people are curious to know when Diwali will be celebrated. Some people are in favor of celebrating Deepawali on October 31, while others are in favor of November 1. In such a situation, it is necessary to have a debate and dialogue among scholars on this subject so that a consensus can be reached. Whatever the decision, the festival of Diwali will be full of joy and happiness this time too, like every year.