Mirzapur, October 18 (IANS). When the sparkle of Diwali spreads across the country, people wear new clothes and burst firecrackers, then there is silence in some villages of Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. In these villages, rangoli is not made, lamps are not lit or any festival is held. People here do not celebrate Diwali on this day but mourn. Yes, the Kshatriya families of Chauhan dynasty living in Bhanwa, Attari and many surrounding villages of Rajgarh region do not have any celebration on the day of Diwali. These people believe that Muhammad Ghori killed Prithviraj Chauhan on this day. These people consider Prithviraj Chauhan as their ancestor and great warrior. Therefore, this day is celebrated with deep mourning and respect rather than happiness. In these villages, houses remain in darkness on the night of Diwali; No one lights electric light or oil lamp. Worship is definitely happening. Lakshmi-Ganesh is worshiped by lighting a lamp, but then the lamp is extinguished and the family members spend the day in silence. This tradition has been going on in these villages for centuries. These people do not celebrate any festival on the day of martyrdom of their brave king. However, they celebrate the full joy of Diwali on Ekadashi, 4-5 days after the festival. On that day, lamps are lit in their homes, sweets are prepared and everyone comes together to share happiness. These people call it their Diwali. This different tradition made these villages completely different from the rest. While the rest of the country is bathed in lights and colors, the people here remember bravery, sacrifice and history. This tradition is not only a tribute, but also a powerful medium to connect the future generations with our history. –IANS PIS/PSK Share this story Tags
As the entire country celebrates Diwali, the people of this village remain mired in grief.
