Diwali is celebrated in October to November. Basically it's a three day celebration. The first day of Diwali is Dhanteras. Rangolis are drawn with the different coloured powders to welcome guests. Oil diyas are arranged in and around the house. Diwali means 'a row of lamps'. On this day, people buy something for the house or some jewellery for the women of the house. The next day or Kali Chaudas is also called Chhoti Diwali. On the dark new moon night, the entrances to all homes are lit up and decorated with rangoli patterns to welcome Lakshmi, the radiant consort of Vishnu and the goddess of wealth and lustre. Lakshmi Puja is performed on this day. The day ends with a mega cracker bursting sessions. For 5-6 hours, every family burns fire crackers worth thousands of rupees. Popular fire crackers are sparkling pots, bombs, rockets etc.
Hindus light small oil lamps called Diyas.
Hindus open doors and windows to let the goddess Lakshmi in.
Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth
They celebrate Divali because that is the day the 6th guru was released from prison
Diwali is celebrated in many countries. In India, it is celebrated with zeal.
The day celebrated after Diwali is "Brother's Day'.
Diwali is not always celebrated in November the date of Diwali depends on the Hindu calender.
Diwali is celebrated in many countries. In India, it is celebrated with zeal.
Diwali is celebrated in India. It is mainly celebrated by hindus
GOVARDHAN POOJA is being celebrated on 4th day of diwali. Diwali is a 5 day festival.
Diwali is definitely more popular than Holi. Diwali is not only celebrated by Hindus, but also celebrated by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. Also, Diwali is celebrated in many countries.
Diwali was first celebrated in Ayodhya. It was celebrated when Lord Rama returned home after 14 yeears of exile.
It is celebrated in India, during the winter, by lighting candles
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Diwali is celebrated by worshipping goddess Laxmi. By lighting diyas, candles and celebrating it with friends and relatives.
Yes Diwali is a religious festival.It is celebrated by Hindus.