10-19-2017 03:15 AM - edited 10-19-2017 03:22 AM
Diwali or Deepavali is the “festival of lights”, it is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated among Indians in India and abroad every year. Diwali is one of the largest and brightest festivals in India. The festival spiritually signifies the victory of good over evil. The preparations and rituals typically extend over a five-day period, but the main festival night of Diwali coincides with the darkest, new moon night of the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika. In the Gregorian calendar, Diwali falls between mid-October and mid-November.
Before Diwali night, people clean, renovate, and decorate their homes and offices. On Diwali night, Hindus dress up in new clothes or their best outfit, light up diyas(lamps and candles) inside and outside their home, participate in family puja(prayers) typically to Goddess Lakshmi – the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. After prayers, fireworks follow, then a rich traditional family feast including mithai(sweets), and an exchange of gifts between family members and close friends. Deepavali also marks a major shopping period in nations where it is celebrated.
Diwali is an important festival for Hindus. The name of festive days as well as the rituals of Diwali varies significantly among Hindus, based on the region of India. In many parts of India, the festivities start with Dhanteras, followed by Narak Chaturdashi on second day, Deepavali on the third day, Govardhan Pooja on the fourth day, and festivities end with Bhaiya Dooj dedicated to sister–brother bond on the fifth day.
Diwali is a very busy day as she fasts and then spends most of time making sweets (prasad) and Lakshmiji
and it ends with prayers and little crackers at night.
Sources: Internet
Wish You a Very Happy Diwali...
10-05-2017 11:31 AM
DIWALI most beautiful occasion .and my life started this.but this time occasion are very and occasion.this time child bomb and other distract body. and many thoughts are very honestly and many many happy but not fogging and no child ..this time govt. ban by bomb factory and mining bomb fogging.............many many happy ........... hind
10-06-2017 05:18 AM
Hello Friends.... are you preparing for Diwali too
10-06-2017 05:26 AM
Yes, @SumitraD we re getting ready to celebrate Diwali. Best wishes.
10-11-2017 01:54 AM
Hey LGs,
Diwali is the festival of Lights. We share our happiness and joy with our family and friends.
Now, it seems that Maps also is part of that family.
@ProfArunCM, How do you plan on celebrating this Diwali?
Do tag your friends as well.
Best,
Avinash
10-11-2017 02:19 AM
Will enjoy with family and friends but with no crackers in New Delhi, this Deepawali is going to be different. Best wishes to you and family. @Avinash_V
10-11-2017 02:22 AM
Hey @ProfArunCM,
Best wishes to you and your family too.
And My wishes to our community of Local Guides as well. Happy Diwali everyone.
Best,
Avinash
10-11-2017 04:01 AM
Wow @Avinash_V its a great information
Wish you and your family a very happy Diwali.
Love from Bangladesh to you and all LG.
10-11-2017 04:08 AM
Hey @RonneBD,
Thank you for your wishes and have a colourful and joyous Diwali!!
Best,
Avinash
@RonneBD wrote:Wow @Avinash_V its a great information
Wish you and your family a very happy Diwali.
Love from Bangladesh to you and all LG.