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Life with Lights

Come this Friday, October 19th; it’s the day that every Bengali in India looks forward to. It’s the fifth day of Durga Puja, or the day of Bijoya Dashami, when idol immersion of Maa Durga will take place across Kolkata and the country. This day also coincides with Vijayadashmi, or, in other words, Dusshera. The festival of Dusshera ends the period of darkness with the triumph of good over evil.

More often than not, people associate Dusshera with the burning of the 10-headed effigy of Ravana, stuffed with firecrackers for added effect. However, the real symbolism behind the elaborate event of burning massive structures in Ravana along with other protagonists is the end of evil and the victory of good over it.

Dusshera is celebrated on the ninth day of fasting in Navratri. Throughout these nine days, a theatrical dramatization of Lord Rama’s life is enacted by colorfully dressed actors. Each day, a part of the mythology of the Ramayana is told through stage performances. On the last day, the killing of Ravana by Rama is played out, which ends with an arrow lit with fire piercing through the effigy of Ravana and setting it on fire.

Ravana is killed by Lord Rama for his evil act of abducting the latter\'s wife and holding her against her wishes. Dusshera is not merely a retelling of a past story or the glorification of an event without a message for all humanity. It is a representation of light rising and prevailing over darkness to guide mankind towards goodness. It is also a message to everyone that, in the end, evil is always defeated by good and peace prevails.

Likewise, in our own lives, we always tend to lean towards light rather than darkness. We always wait for the sun to rise and begin our day. After a cloudy day, we always look for the sunshine to reappear. After every dusk, we await the dawn. And, with the sun down, the first thing we do is switch on the lights, be it home, streets, or car headlights. Lighting plays a vital role in the well-being of human beings.

It’s not just light, but it is the right light that is vital for us to function properly. In fact, light regulates our circadian rhythm, our natural biological clock. The right intensity of light is essential. Also, the artificial lights that we use run on electricity, which is produced mainly by burning fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. So, the more we use artificial light, the more we are draining the environment. So, we have steadily made lighting more efficient so that it consumes less electricity.

Havells, with its large portfolio of LED lighting solutions has been a pioneer in producing lights that provide the best balance between intensity, efficiency, and longevity. The brand has a range of LED lighting products such as LED panels, LED downlighters, LED spotlights, COBs, LED surface fitting, LED lamps, home décor, LED strips, Portable lighting, and LED battens.

These lights produce highly accurate levels of light, be it white or yellow. They are also highly efficient and consume very little electricity compared to traditional incandescent bulbs or even CFL solutions. They are also made to take the environment into consideration. Havells LED lights are also extremely durable; some models have a lamp life of up to 30,000 hours before needing a replacement.

Dusshera marks the beginning of the festivities that will culminate with the festival of lights, Diwali. Every home, street, and market will be lit brightly with lights. It is also the time of year to welcome a new year with lights. Let’s make the switch to LED lights by Havells, and let’s end darkness with the right lighting solution. To learn more about Havells LED lighting products