Celebrating Fun Diwali at Shrida Ubud

Diwali has become one of the well-known festivals or events in Hinduism. The colorful vibe of this festival is one of many reasons people love to see and some of them even participate in this event. However, Diwali is not only about this fun celebration. There are more stories and legends behind this festival. This article will help you to learn more about it.

What is the Diwali Festival?

If you never heard of or attended the Diwali Festival, you don’t need to be disheartened. Here, we will tell you what this festival is. So, you can try to experience the festival yourself.

In short, Diwali is a light festival. This name itself means row of lights. It resembles the usage of a lot of lanterns and lights during the festival.

The light at this festival has special meaning. It symbolizes the victory against darkness. Darkness here is not the dark of the night. It is more to dark of your heart or evil intention or bad deed. So, it shows that the victor of good is against evil.

The Legends in Diwali

Diwali has been around for millennia. According to historical sources, people have already held this festival since 2500 years ago. We can call it one of the oldest festivals in the world.

Diwali was born from legends. It is the legends of Goddess Lakshmi and God Vishnu. Lakshmi was known as the goddess of wealth and prosperity. She has unmatched beauty, which makes God Vishnu fall in love.

Long story short, God Vishnu finally could marry Goddess Lakshmi. When that happened, the special light was shining. People on Earth celebrate that by turning on Diya, a traditional light made of clay. This practice was the beginning of using light on Diwali and making it a light festival.

People also celebrate Diwali to commemorate the birth of Goddess Lakshmi. They use light and lanterns to invite Goddess Lakshmi to enter their house. Thus, they will get the blessing of wealth and prosperity from her.

Diwali is related to another legend. It is the legend of Ramayana. According to this version, Diwali was held to celebrate the return of Rama after his exiled for 14 years. However, when he returned to Ayodhya, his wife, Shinta was kidnapped by Rahwana.

No one could do anything about that event. But, with the return of Rama, he successfully saved Shinta and defeated Rahwana. The people of Ayodhya were happy because of this event. Then, they turn on Diya and celebrate the victory of Rama. It is said that this version was the original story of the Diwali festival in India.

Celebrating Diwali in Bali

Diwali is one of the Hinduism festivals. Therefore, it is not surprising that we can see this festival in many places in the world. Bali is one of them.

As the area with the majority of people with Hinduism belief, Balinese also hold this festival. This festival is similar to another Hindu holiday in Bali. It is called Galungan. It is also about good victory against evil.

Many people in Bali celebrate this event by praying at the temple. They eat together with family, friends, and close relatives. However, in Bali, this event is not a national holiday like other holidays. So, you might not find a vibe or huge festival event during Diwali in Bali.

However, you can still enjoy the event by praying and hoping for good things happen to in your life. After all, it is all about worshipping Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. Then, if you happen to visit Bali, do not forget to enjoy the food during this special moment. For that reason, we recommend Shrida Taste of Ubud Restaurant.

Celebrating Fun Diwali at Shrida Ubud

Shrida is known as the best destination for delicious cuisine. They serve various menus, such as traditional Balinese cuisine. Furthermore, this restaurant is the master of many international menus.

For Diwali, you can try various fried menu and curry. You can order Curry Samosa or Green Curry. Shrida also has the Indonesian Curry. You can try it to see the difference. In short, you should enjoy the meal here. That is the best way to be grateful for everything.

Furthermore, Shrida has a beautiful interior design and art show. Your time in this restaurant will be unforgettable. It becomes even more meaningful when you visit Shrida during Diwali.

Final Words

The Diwali in Bali was celebrated on November 1st. So, while we are still in November, you should book a place at Shrida now. You can enjoy the delicious menu while we are still in the Diwali atmosphere. It will become one of the best meal experiences you ever had. If you are on vacation, your trip to Shrida will make the trip feel more special.