Diwali being a major Hindu festival, it starts with the celebration of Vasu Baras which is then followed by Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Laxmi Poojan, Padwa or Balipratipada and, lastly, Bhai Duj.
On the day of 'Vasubaras', people worships cows and calves. People perform this puja in the evening. 'Vasu' means cow and 'Baras' means the twelfth day, hence the word Vasu Baras.
The story behind it, is related to the mythology of Samundra Manthan, when Gods and Demons were vying to find 'Amrut' by churning the ocean. The divine cow Kamdhenu emerged from ocean as a gift from the seven great Gods. Kamdhenu is associated with blessings of motherhood, divinity, and sustenance. The divine cow is also closely associated with Lord Krishna. People celebrate this festival with joy and happiness.
" Happy Diwali"
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