Diwali

Diwali, in the Nithyananda Hindu tradition, is "the day when Lord Krishna along with His consort Satyabama destroyed the demon called Narakasura - who tortured all noble and spiritual beings. It is also the day when Lord Rama came back to Ayodhya after an exile of 14 years. Above all, to all the devotees and desciples of Swamiji it is a special day because on this day Swamiji, after actualizing His avataric mission, blessed the whole Cosmos for the first time. After the deep spiritual experience that happened in the year 2000, Swamiji was in Samadhi for 9 months and after a long gap of silence He started speaking again with the blessing "BE BLISSFUL" on the Deepawali (Diwali) day. It is very difficult to get settled in the body after Samadhi/Englihtenment. Only with the grace of the energy of Mother Kali th eavataric energy got settled in the body of Swamiji and continues to bless us and uplift us every moment. So the Deepavali day is also celebrated as "First Blessings Day" in the Nithyananda Sangha. On this day all the devotees participate in the Kali puja and Chandi Homa that continues through the whole night, starting at 9pm. Also, today morning, Skanda Shashti Brahmotsavam commenced by Swamiji trying RAKSHA BANDAN (sacred tread) around the wrist of LORD SUBRAMANYA. During this Brahmotsavam, homas, pujas, archanas and other rituals are available for the devotees connectd with Subrahmanya's energy and become wealthy, healthy, courageous and get Englightened by His grace. Devotees do penance during the six days of Skanda Shasti Brahmotsavam for fulfilling their vows" (Happy Diwali!). 

Works Cited

"Happy Diwali!" Happy Diwali! | Nithyananda Sangha's Official Web Site | Health, Wealth, Relationships, Excellence, Enlightenment, Yoga, Meditation. N.p., 27 Oct. 2011. Web. 22 Mar. 2017.