11-07-2018 05:08 AM - last edited on 11-07-2018 10:36 AM by AriMar
Days have grown shorter, nights are coming a little quicker and Diwali, a five-day festival season of light, has arrived. Huge numbers around the world observe this religious festival, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. To mark the event, Voyager in Google Earth has published a global tour which starts in India, the festival’s spiritual home.
Diwali translates roughly to “row of lights” in Sanskrit, and fittingly, this story will lead you on a light-filled path, paying tribute to Diwali-celebrating citizens around the world. Colorful locations are brought to life with Local Guides imagery, as each stop delves deeper into Diwali traditions. Explore religious tales and find out more about key figures, such as Lakshmi, the goddess of good fortune.
Discover why it is customary to lead a route into a home with small clay lamps known as diyas, and the power of the chalk-and-pigment patterns called rangoli. Find out why crows and dogs are celebrated in Kathmandu, and which English city hosts the largest celebrations outside of India.
Take the tour in Google Earth and let us know, where will you be celebrating Diwali this year?
11-05-2018 02:47 AM
Diwali is fastival of lights, colours and joy. People wishes their loved ones a ''happy diwali' on this special evening. Diwali is the festivals of lights colour and sweets on Diwali people worship goodness Lakshmi and god Ganesha prosperous and wealthy life. On Diwali people decorate their houses with Diya rangolis and bright lights. Diwali is also known as the festival of joy.
On Diwali Ram which was the Seventh Incarnation of Vishnu. And it is believed that Ram Comes to Ayodhya. And it is also believed that Ayodhya was the birthplace of Ram. Ram comes to home after 14 years of Vanvas and in during 14 years he fought against the Ravan was the king of demons and successfully returned home after winning the battle against the king of demons
Diwali is the major festival celebrated in India. Almost every Home decorate their houses on the diwali festival to show that Truth always wins over evil.
May this Deepawali be the harbinger of Joy, Prosperity & Positivity, As this holy occasion fills the air with love & laughter, Hoping this festival of lights & beauty brings your way, bright sparkles of contentment, that stay with you through the days ahead. This Diwali Safety filled with happiness in your life, prosperity, and happiness and preserve the happiness of your life.
Happy Diwali !!!
11-06-2018 11:15 AM - edited 11-06-2018 11:27 AM
11-06-2018 11:37 AM
@NandKK Happy Diwali to you, your family and all our closes friends who celebrate this festival.
11-06-2018 04:15 PM
@NandKK Happy diwali to all my friends, goddess of wealth (Lakshmi) will full fill all wishes.
11-06-2018 11:11 PM
@NandKK Happy Diwali for you and all your family and friends! Sounds amazing. Will be amazing if you post here after that some photos for we could see how it work it.
Cheers !
Sarah.
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11-07-2018 01:30 AM
Hello everyone.....Whatsapp...
Today We (in India) Diwali is being celebrated ....
Here is little background why Diwali is celebrated..
Diwali is called the Festival of Lights and is celebrated to honor Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu). It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana. People lit their houses to celebrate his victory over evil (light over darkness). The goddess of happiness and good fortune, Lakshmi, also figures into the celebration. It is believed that she roams the Earth on this day and enters the house that is pure, clean, and bright.
11-07-2018 02:44 AM
अनवरभाई ....आपका बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद !
आपको दिवालीकी बहुत शुभकामनाएँ धन्यवाद!
11-07-2018 02:59 AM - edited 11-08-2018 07:16 AM
Happy Diwali @NandKK! Hope you have a great time. Why not share some more pictures with us? It will be very interesting to see how you celebrate it.
By the way, I am merging your post with Discover Diwali in Google Earth as it is related to the festival :).