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Diwali
Diwali (also: Depawali, Dipavali, Dewali, Divali, Dipotsavi, Dipapratipad) marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year according to the Lunar Calendar. It literally translated means 'Row of Lights' (from Sanskrit: dipa = lamp / awali = row, line). It celebrates the victory of Goodness over Evil and Light over Darkness - it ushers in the new year. Especially for this event people are cleaning their houses and wear new clothes. Diwali is a 5 day festival as Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Badi (Main) Diwali, Padwa and Bhaiduj. There are many different names for the days of Diwali in different regions of India (South & North India, East & West India) and in the different languages spoken in that regions (i.e. Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Bengali). During Deepavali people pray to Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth, light, prosperity and wisdom, but also to Ganesha, the 'Remover of Obstacles' and the 'Lord of Beginnings'.
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When will Diwali fall on November 2?
As I answered this question in the year 2011. The future year in which the Diwali festival falls on November 2 is in the year 2032. This is as per the predictions in Deepavali.net.
When and where did Hinduism begin?
Hinduism origninated in India, and probably goes back something like ten thousand years. It is an extremely ancient religion. No precise moment when Hinduism began has been recorded in history.
BEGINNING OF HINDUISMRig Veda is supposed to be the first literary document of Hinduism and is dated between 1700-1100 BC. The estimation of the age of Hinduism is based on the dating of Rig Veda.
However, Rig Vedic mantras are based on Brahmajnana, a knowledge that is independent of time, place and person.Therefore, in Rig Veda there is no mention of any real time, place or person.
For the same reason, Hinduism, doesn't have man made rules. Since Hinduism is based on laws of human instincts, it would last as long as the human race.
Therefore, unlike other religions Hinduism has no beginning. Hindus have never made an attempt to associate the beginning of Hinduism with any time, place or person.
Therefore, Hinduism is as an eternal religion, with no beginning and no end.
Supposing that it has a beginning and associating such a hypothetical beginning with a real time, place or person is against the spirit of Hinduism.
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From as early as mid Sept to as late as mid November, with the second week of October generally having the most brilliant hues.
Hindus observes diwali to worship goddes Lakshmi and to drive out darkness from there homes and hearts.
How is Diwali celebrated today in Scotland?
Well, all over the world Diwali is celebrated rather differently... almost like Christmas! In India, people celebrate Christmas with only Santa Clauses in almost every store, and they don't do much celebration. They don't usually give gifts, or set up Christmas trees in their homes, or sing jolly songs... they cook their favorite meals with their closest friends and families and have fun, and watch movies, etc. In Scotland, I am sure they celebrate Diwali the same way most Indians do. Set up lights in their windows, light candles in their homes, do Poojas (prayers) every night before dawn, offer the offerings to the Godesses first, eat before dark... etc. Diwali is the festival of lights, and each and every family celebrates Diwali almost the same. There are many different families in Scotland who enjoy celebrating Diwali. So, in conclusion, there is no exact way of proving the way people in Scotland celebrate Diwali. Hope this helps! :)
What is the date of 1935 Diwali?
26 October 1935 was the date of Diwali according to Deepavali.net
Diwali falls on the new moon night (Amavasya) between mid-October and mid-November. Diwali is celebrated for five days according to the lunisolar. It begins in late Ashvin (between September and October) and ends in early Kartika (between October and November).
What phase of moon does Diwali occur in?
The phase of the Moon becoming a NEW MOON.. It is celebrated at night.
How children celebrate Diwali?
with a powdery paint which they make patterns with or rice
diwaly lamps
What is the main purpose of the Diwali festival?
The purpose of celebrating diwali is to pray Goddess Laxmi. On this day we pray God to bring wealth.
How do you say happy Diwali in Indian?
You can say it in these ways:
Happy Dewali
Happy Deepawali
Dewali Ki Subh Kamniya.
People buy gold, utencils and electronic equipments. They worship goddess Lakshmi.
What date was Diwali celebrated in 1961?
18 October 1971 was the date of Diwali according to Deepavali.net
Diwali falls on the new moon night (Amavasya) between mid-October and mid-November. Diwali is celebrated for five days according to the lunisolar. It begins in late Ashvin (between September and October) and ends in early Kartika (between October and November).
Diwali Mela is like a Fare or MELA in English is FARE. There are rides, food stalls etc. such that the fare is around Diwali, people call it as Diwali Mela.
What is abbreviation of Diwali?
i seriously love diwali very much even though i am a christian as the day is filled with lots of joys and lights
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
Festival of Lights or Diwali is a major festival of Hinduism. On this very day Bhagwan Raam the divine king of Ayodhya returned to his kingdom after killing the evil Ravana. The city of Ayodhya was filled with joy on the return of their beloved king. Ayodhya was lit with earthen lamps of pure ghee. So, the same happens today, each and every house is lit with earthen lamps, fire crackers are blown, sweets are distributed. The next time you visit India, try to be there in October-November. You'll see for yourself.
diwali is also known as the festival of lights. during diwali, people go to each other's houses to exchange gifts. a main part of diwali is fire crackers. each night, people play around with firecrackers. diwali is just another christmas - except for there are more firecrackers :)
What are the Diwali lights called?
Diwali lights are called diyas and candles. they spread natural lights around us.
