Exploring Cultural, Economic, and National Significance of Deepawali Festival
Narinder Singh writes that Deepawali has evolved over millennia from ancient agrarian rituals into a globalized economic and cultural event. The festival carries diverse mythological meanings across Indian traditions, including Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya and Bandi Chhor Diwas. Geographically marking seasonal shifts, the festival coincides with the post-Kharif harvest and generates substantial economic activity, accounting for thirty to forty percent of annual retail and MSME business while fostering national unity and social harmony.
Originally published by Daily Excelsior | 8 November 2026 | Read original: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/deepawali-from-nation-building-perspective/
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