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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 is the date of Diwali of 1938?
22 October 1938 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).
Why Indians do not wear nylon shirt while celebrating Diwali?
The reason Indians do not wear nylon shirts while celebrating Diwali is because of the fireworks. A spark from a firework on a nylon shirt can cause it to catch fire and cause injury to the person wearing the shirt.
Which religion is Diwali associated with?
Hindus celebrate Diwali. Hindus are mostly Indians that cannot eat beef because it is against their religion. Diwali is the "festival of lights". Each year on Diwali, Hindus burst fire crackers, make sweets, and pray for the goddess of Laxmi (The god of wealth).
How does celebrating Diwali present challenges?
it is difficult to buy gifts of each and every one's choice.
Why is Diwali about ram and Sita?
Diwali is about the festival of light and the worshiping of mother Lakshmi. But also it is about the coming of Sita and Ram from there 14 years of exile that mothe Kaikay had planned for them so Ram and sita can not be queen and king of Ayodya
Where was Diwali first celebrated and when?
Diwali was first celebrated in Ayodhya. It was celebrated when Lord Rama returned home after 14 yeears of exile.
Why do Sikh people celebrate Diwali?
Sikhs do not celebrate Diwali they celebrate bani chhor diwas.
The word "Bandi" is translated from Punjabi into English as "Imprisoned" (or "Prisoner"), "Chhor" as "Release," and "Divas" as "Day," rendering "Bandi Chhor Divas" from Punjabi into English as "Prisoners' Release Day."
Bandi Chhor Divas coincides with the Hindu festival of Diwali ("The Festival of Lights"), which has resulted in a similarity of celebrations among Sikhs and Hindus on their respective holy days and has led to confusion between the two holidays and the mistaken belief that the holidays are one and the same, which they are not.
Bandi Chhor Divas is a celebration of the safe return of Guru Har Gobind and his followers from detention at the Gwalior Fort (Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India) in the Fall of 1619.
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What traditions do Indians have for the Diwali festival?
It is a secular country. Every religion has right to perform events according to their religious traditions governed under law. present modernized society is moderately following marriages and funerals. western culture influence is seen in most of the activities.
What was the date of Diwali in the year 1937?
12 November 1966 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 was the date of Diwali in year 1966?
12 November 1966 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 was the date of Diwali in the year 1954?
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 9 November 1950 according to Deepavali.net
What type of clothes is worn around Diwali time?
New clothes are worn on Diwali. They wear ethnic clothes.
Diwali translates to the festival of lights, but the reason why it is celebrated is because that was the day Lord Ram(a) returned back to Ayodhya. When he arrived, deevos were light, thus the name festival of lights.
Why do Hindu celebrate Diwali?
Diwali is a festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The word Diwali means "festival of lights." Diwali can also be called 'dipawali.' On Diwali people light rows of lights to commemorate heroic figures in Indian mythology who triumphed over the forces of evil. Also people clean their homes and open all their windows and doors to welcome luck and good fortune during Diwali. The exchange of gifts is also traditional during this holiday, and many people host dinners and Diwali parties.
Purpose of celebrating Diwali:
There are seven basic Hindu gods viz. Indra, Shakti, Brahma,Vishnu, Shiva, Shani and Yama. Of these Vishnu is the one and only god who enables to know our real worth.
Thus, once in an year, during Diwali we try to get a correct picture of our worth.
It should be noted that many business people consider the first day of Diwali as the first day of their financial year.
Hindus have several significant events associated with Diwali:
- Killing of Ravana by Rama
- The return of Rama after 14 years of Vanvas (banishment). To welcome his return, diyas (ghee lamps) were lit in rows of 20.
- The killing of the evil demon Narakasura by Krishna. Celebrated as Naraka Chaturdashi, one day before Deepavali.
- Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day after Deepavali and is the day Krishna defeated Indra, the deity of thunder and rain.
- Return of Pandavas after 12 years of Vanvas and one year of agyatavas (living incognito).
- Killing of Bali by Vamana incarnation of Vishnu.
What is interesting is the fact that it is always the incarnation of Vishnu that is involved.
Brahma and Diwali:
Brahma is one of the least worshiped Hindu god because its use results in the creation of a demonic and indestructible, parallel life. Ravana, Narakasura and Bali symbolize this demonic life only. Vishnu destroys this unwanted life during Diwali.
The row of lamps:
In early days, a man's status was determined by his average achievement. However, in the materialistic world our status is determined by our achievements in just a handful of activities. The row of lamps symbolizes the handful of activities.
Hindus believe that a prince got stuck in the woods and lost princess Sita. She was stolen by an evil spirit and 3 years later the prince found her and they went back into their town. The town celebrated them coming back by putting up garlands and lighting candles. that's why its called the festival of light.
Many modern day Sikhs and Hindus celebrate Diwali by lighting diva candles and they may use fireworks to, they also visit family and friends and have special food.
Diwali or Deepavali, popularly known as the "festival of lights", is an important festival in not just Hinduism but also Jainism, and Sikhism.
In each legend, tradition and story of Deepawali lies the significance of the victory of good over evil.
From darkness into light - the light that empowers us to commit ourselves to good deeds, that which brings us closer to divinity. During Diwali, lights illuminate every corner of India and the scent of incense sticks hangs in the air, mingled with the sounds of fire-crackers, joy, togetherness and hope.
Diwali is celebrated around the globe. Outside India, it is more than a Hindu festival, it is a celebration of South-Asian identities.
Source: thediwalifestival.com
Who is worshiped in Sikhism on Diwali?
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How many days do Sikhs celebrate Diwali?
Just one day when guru hargobind singh ji were imprisoned with 52 kings
What is another name for divali?
Diwali (or Divali) is known as the Festival of Lights, the triumph of light over darkness.
Another name for Diwali is the festival of lights. (Deepwali)
Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word Deepavali. Deepavali means Row of Lights. Hence Diwali is known as the festival of lights. The most popular legend states that it is celebrated in remembrance to the homecoming of Sri Ramchandra after 14 years of exile and his victory over the demon Ravana.
What does hindus will wear on dewali?
Usually Hindus wear traditional dress such as kurta. Hindus also wear brand new clothes on the day of Diwali.
