Deepavali, The Festival Of Light, Bright And Holy Poem by umaprosad das

We celebrate, all over our country, Deepavalii, the festival of light
Igniting thousands of candles to remove the darkness of night
In the Kartikka Amabashya*, in that auspicious New Moon Day,
We worship Goddess Mahakali** for Her blessings as well as pray
'Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya, " lead us Mother from darkness to light
From ignorance to wisdom and make our life happy and bright

Festival of Deepavali is great in the sense of spontaneous expression
Of the enjoyment and goodness of life on earth and its celebration
We also worship Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, health and fortune
Nature favors and blesses us with happiness, harvest and boon
People indifferent of rich and poor, young and old forget their worry
All celebrate and bring to this holy occasion a worth meaning and glory

On the third day of Deepavali, the Holy Govardhan Puja, we perform
Worship our Mother Earth and the cattle for their great contribution
What Lord Krishna taught to take care, a lot of our land and cattle
Rural folk and farmer thus gain and prosper and win over life battle.
The festival of light, Deepavali, bright and holy brings heavenly bliss
We exchange our love and good wishes, hope for the best and cherish

On last Day of Deepavali, ‘Bhatri Dwitia' arranged by sisters is so good
Wherein they arrange for brothers the hearty rituals and tasty food
It is performed with sacred things like cloves, nuts, leaves and sandal paste
They prepare special dishes with sweets, milk rice, curries fish at their best
Brothers, in return, take oath to protect sisters from hazards at any risk
To respond to a sister's call, brothers always are instant-ready and brisk.

*New Moon Day of November
** Goddess Almighty to destroy satans (cruel) and
to protect innocents and weaker section