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Diwali is mainly a Hindu festival. It is also celebrated by Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists for different reasons.
There are several reasons to celebrate Diwali depending on the group celebrating it. Diwali or Deepavali is a significant festival in Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism. All of these religions celebrate Diwali as the Festival of Lights.
The lights that are lit signify victory of good over the evil within an individual.
The various reasons for Diwali are:
- In Hinduism it is the homecoming of Rama after a 14-year exile in the forest and his victory over the Ravana.
- In Jainism, Diwali marks the attainment of nirvana by Mahavira on 15 October, 527 BC.
- In Sikhism it celebrates the return of Guru Har Gobind Ji (1595-1644), the sixth Guru of Sikhism, who was imprisoned along with 53 other Hindu kings at Fort Gwalior by Jahangir.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 11y agoif u believe in lord Ram, then u can.
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∙ 9y agoThose who are hindu celebrate diwali . Also who are sikh or punjabi celebrate this festival .on this festival everyone worship lord ganesha and goddess durga.
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∙ 8y agoDiwali is normally celebrated by Hindus. But anyone who believe in lord Ram can celebrate Diwali .Diwali is the festival of light and happiness.
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Who celebrates Diwali and how it is cele brates?
Hindu celebrates Diwali. It is celebrated by worshipping goddess Laxmi and lighting diyas.
What community celebrates Diwali in New York York city?
Indian Community celebrates Diwali in New York city.
What kind of people celebrates in Diwali?
Hindus celebrate Diwali. It is a festival of lights.
Which category of Buddhists celebrates the festival of Diwali with great devotion?
mahayana
Why is Diwali light?
Because it celebrates good triumphing over evil
Why is there Diwali and who celebrates it?
so people can party and the figiaan monks celebrate it
Why is there Diwali and who celebrates?
so people can party and the figiaan monks celebrate it
What did the people in Hinduism celebrate?
Hinduism celebrates many forms of God. Hinduism celebrates virtues. Hinduism celebrates the times when good things happen. And when something bad is defeated. Hinduism celebrates the existence. Hinduism celebrates the past the present and the future.
What Hindu festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil?
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is the Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
What are the differences between Christmas and Diwali?
They are both celebrated by 2 different religions. Christmas is celebrating Jesus's birth Diwali is the festival of light. The festival Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
How many days after Dussehra is Diwali celebrated?
Diwali is celebrated exactly 20 days after Dussehra is celebrated, which is usually in the month of October or November. According to the Hindu epic Ramayana, Dussehra is the day that celebrates a victory of good over evil: marking the day Lord Ram killed the evil king of Lanka, Ravan. Diwali is the festival of lights and it celebrates the beginning of a new year.
Which other religion also celebrates Diwali and why?
Diwali is a major festival in Hinduism. It is also a significant festival for followers of Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Many cultures celebrate Diwali and they have different reasons for the celebration.
