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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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What was the date of Diwali in the year 1917?
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 was on 14 November 1917 according to Deepavali.net
Sikhs celebrate Diwali in remembrance of the 6th Guru, Guru Har Gobind Sahib ji, This was the day he was released from prisons along with 52 Hindu princes. When e was told that was going to be released he told the guard that he would only go if the 52 princes were released aswell.. Then the guard told him that anyone that could hold guru hargobind sahibs robe would be realses therefore guru hargobind attached 52 ropes to his robe and saved the Hindu princes.
Why do Hindu families get together at Diwali?
They don't have to they just choose to be with their family. Think of it as Hindu Christmas/New Year sort of thing, meaning you can be with your family if you want but it's your choise.
There are several reasons to celebrate Diwali depending on the group celebrating it. Diwali or Divali or Deepawali 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.
Fire crackers are Diwali crackers. Being lighten up on diwali people also call them as Diwali crackers.
Diwali is a festival celebrated by Hindus. It is a festival of lights.
How do you say have a good Diwali in Hindi?
"shubh deepawali" is the way to say Happy diwali in hindi.
What do Hindus gain when they participate in Diwali?
they gain respect from Lakshmi the goddes of wealth and fortune.
How do you answer a friend for his question how was your Diwali?
It was full of zeal. I enjoyed it very much.
Do hindus and Sikhs give Diwali presents?
Yes, they give diwali presents and sweets to their friends and relatives. It shows their happiness.
Why is Diwali spelled with a w?
Diwali is spelled with a W in English. However it is said as "Divali". The Indians swap the pronunciations of W's and V's.
27 October 1981 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).
How is the story of Ramayana linked to the Hindu festival of Diwali?
This is by far the most popular history of Diwali as believed in the India culture. In short, it establishes that Diwali was first celebrated to welcome Lord Rama's homecoming to Ajodhya, His capital, after defeating the demon king, Ravana.
In North India, the lamps are lit to remind us of Lord Rama's return from fourteen years in exile to his kingdom of Ayodhya after conquering the tyrant Ravana, who had abducted his wife Sita and held her in his island fortress of Lanka.
Rama's heroic deeds are set out in the Hindu epic Ramayana and Diwali celebrates the victory of virtue over vice. In the story, Rama, the rightful heir to the throne of Ayodhya, accepts an exile in the forest due to his father's vow to his scheming stepmother. He is accompanied in his exile by his lovely Sita and his brother Laksmana. Ramayana is the story of his conquest of evil with the aid of Hanuman, the monkey king, and the undying love of Sita.
How shall you spend Diwali vacation?
by helping the poor by giving the money of crackers rather than polluting mother earth
Why they so important Diwali Thaipusam Onum Vishu?
it is important because it is to enjoy and spend time with your family member.
What day do you put up the lights on Diwali?
Diwali is a five day festival. We should put p lights on dhanteras.
Why do they use diva lamps in Diwali?
Light has always signified hope,enlightenment,knowledge. It has been a sign of Positive outcome. On the other hand, darkness has always brought fear,ignorance,negative thoughts. Therefore, those divas in them have no significance but they reflect the importance of the event rather than light itself.
Why do people cekebrate Diwali?
People celebrate diwali to mark the coming of Lord Rama. They light diyas.
Why is Diwali so import to Sikhs?
The sixth Guru Hargobind Ji and the 52 Hindu kings were freed at this Day
The Muslim Emperor Jahengir approached Guru Hargobind Ji upon his entering Gwalior and told the Guru to denounce his Sikh religion and to join the Muslim faith. With the intention of utilizing the Guru's great strength and fearlessness needed in battles. Being outraged by this request, the Guru rejected his proposition.
Jahengir imprisoned the Guru and 52 Kings.The Emperor ruled India at this time. The Asian Indians begged the Emperor to release the Guru and the Emperor agreed but the Gurus said also release the kings. Guru ji had a gown made with 52 string pieces for the Hindus to hold. The Guru and the Hindu kings were also freed at Diwali. Sikhs were very happy when their leader was released. Guru Hargobind Sahib went to the Golden Temple Amritsar in the Punjab. Sikh Diwali is recalled throughout India and in many countries; each year to remember Guru ji's release
To commemorate his undying love for Sikhism, the townspeople lit the way to, Harmandhir Sahib (referred to as the Golden Temple), in his honour.
Martyrdom of Bhai Mani Singh Ji- The martyrdom in 1734 of the elderly Sikh scholar and strategist Bhai Mani Singh, the Granthi (priest) of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). He had refused to pay a special tax on a religious meeting of the Khalsa on the Divali day. This and other Sikh martyrdoms gave further momentum to the Khalsa struggle for freedom and eventually success in establishing the Khalsa rule north of Delhi
Bhai Mani Singh was a great scholar and he transcribed the final version of Guru Granth Sahib upon dictation from Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1704. He took charge of Harmandir Sahib's management on 1708. In 1737, he received permission from Mughal governor of Punjab, Zakarya Khan for celebrating Divali at Golden Temple for a massive tax of Rs. 5,000 (some authors say it was Rs 10,000). Invitations were sent to the Sikhs all over India to join Bandi Chhorh Diwas celebrations at Harmandir Sahib. Bhai Mani Singh thought he would collect the tax-money from the Sikhs as subscriptions who would assemble for the purpose of Divali Celebrations. But Bhai Mani Singh Ji later discovered the secret plan of Zakarya Khan to kill the Sikhs during the gathering. Bhai Mani Singh Ji immediately sent message to all the Sikhs not to turn up for celebrations. Bhai Mani Singh could not manage to arrange the money to be paid for tax. Zakariya Khan was not happy about the situation and he ordered Bhai Mani Singh's assassination at Lahore by ruthlessly cutting him limb-by-limb to death. Ever since, the great sacrifice & devotion of martyr Bhai Mani Singh Ji is remembered on the Bandi Chhorh Diwas (Diwali) celebration.
Uprising against the Mughal Empire- "Sarbat Khalsa": The Sikh struggle for freedom from the oppressive Mughal regime, the festival of Divali did become the second most important day after the Baisakhi, when Khalsa was formally established by the Tenth Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. After the execution of Banda Bahadur in 1716, who had led the agrarian uprising in Punjab, the Sikhs started the tradition of deciding matters concerning the community at the biennial meetings which took place at Amritsar on the first of Baisakh and at Divali. These assemblies were known as the "Sarbat Khalsa" and a resolution passed by it became a "gurmata"
Why should not we burst fire crackers in Diwali?
we should not burn crackers on diwali because they cause a lot of air and noise pollution. Fireworks are fun to watch, but harmful. Diwali means pujas, lights, gifts, new clothes,etc, it doesn;t
