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Hindu Festivals
Hindus observe sacred occasions by festive observances. All festivals in Hinduism are predominantly religious in character and significance. Many festivals are seasonal. Some celebrate harvest and birth of God or heroes. Some are dedicated to important event in Hindu mythology. Many are dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, Vishnu and Lakshmi, Brahma and Saraswati.
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How my friends and me celebrate Diwali vacation?
Diwali is the festival of prosperity and lightning
u can decorate ur home with lights of different colour and with different flowers.
On this day the best thing you can do is helping poor and oldies so you can go to orphanage and distribute some sweets to them
Which city is famous for kumbh mela?
kumbh mela is celebrated in four cities of India these are Haridwar, Prayag or Allahabad, Ujjain and Nashik. Out of this four cities Prayag Kumbh Mela has more importance read more about prayag at the link below.
What is the kailash dhan raksha yantra?
yantra means instruments even the human body is known as a yantra
What was the date of Diwali in the year 1994?
In some parts Diwali was celebrated on 24th September and some parts it was on 3rd November, 1994.
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What is the fourth day of Diwali is celebrated as?
GOVARDHAN POOJA is being celebrated on 4th day of diwali. Diwali is a 5 day festival.
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Google Translate doesn't know. But it is Portugese. You're welcome. :)
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.
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.
Diwali is a festival celebrated by Hindus. It is a festival of lights.
What is the meaning of sheshagiri?
Sheshagiri is a name normally used for boys. It is of Sanskrit origin and its meaning is "snake mountain".
What do Hindus gain when they participate in Diwali?
they gain respect from Lakshmi the goddes of wealth and fortune.
