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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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29 October 1970 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 do Hindu people celebrate Diwali?
On the 30 of december Diwali Is The Festival Of Lights It Was Dedicated To The Hindu Goddess Lakshmi All The Hindus Light Their Houses And Leaves Their Door Open So That Lakshmi Can Enter The House And Bless It And Also Lakshmi Will Not Enter A Poorly Lighted House
Hindu is the oldest religion on the earth and because of being such an old religion it got lot of literature and practices in every possible field which are explained in detailed in various book (grantha). These include inventions,science,engg,medical,pharmacy,economics,media,art,space to universe and lots of thing. And hinduism can be characterized by various qualities which may be differ to different sub caste under the hindu religion.The best way to follow hindu dharama is to follow the work of great men (Avatars) in hindu religion from Shri krishna, Shri Rama to Lord Shiva to various hindu goddess.
In hindu dharam is classified in 4 different classes (varnas)
1. Brahmins (Top most persons like priest and teachers)
2. Kshatriyas (Kings, warriors, fighters, keepers, nobles etc)
3. Vaishyas (merchants, businessmen and farmers)
4. Shudras (workers and laborers etc)
These class people have different work (duty) to perform and also different characteristics . These classification was based in type of work person is expert like good fighter go to Kshatriyas or good record and business work go to vaishyas but later on it changed. If u are born in brahmin family then only you are brahmin.
Two characteristics of Hinduism are
1. Ahimsha (non- violence )
2. Vegetarianism
Karma (action/work/deeds) and Dharama (religion) have very special meaning and place in hinduism .
: DHARMENDER KARHANA
What was the Date of Holi in 1979?
In hindu mythology Holi is the festival of colors.The date of Holi festival in 1939 was 6th MArch.
How do you write Happy Diwali in Sanskrit?
India is a land of fairs and festivals. Many festivals are celebrated in India, regularly every year. Holi, Diwali, Dussehra and Raksha Bandhan are the four great Hindu festivals. Though Diwali is celebrated by all the Hindus, it has a special significance for the Vaish community.
The festival is celebrated at the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the winter season. Sometimes, it takes place towards the end of October and at other times in the November. According to Hindu calendar, it falls every year in the month of Kartik. The season at this time is pleasant. It is neither hot not too cold.
The festival is celebrated in honour of the goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth. It is believed that the goddess blesses those with prosperity, who keeps their houses neat and clean on this day. The goddess is supposed to visit the Hindu homes at midnight. The Jains also celebrated the festival with great enthusiasm because it was on this day that Lord Mahavira achieved Nirvan.
The day before the festival great preparations are made. Houses are white-washed and well-cleaned. Furniture, doors and windows are all polished and varnished. The walls are decorated with curtains and pictures. Buntings and festoons are specially prepared for the occasion and are hung at places. In every house sweets are prepared or purchased from the market. Sweets are exchanged among friends and relatives.
The day itself is marked with great rejoicing and merry-making. The work 'Diwali' is derived from the Sanskrit work "Deepawali" which means a "row of light". The illumination at night is a sight to see. There are rows of light to be seen on the roof of every house building. Earthen lamps are lighted in large numbers. Many people now use multicolored electric bulbs to illuminate their houses. The festival ends with the worship of goddess Lakshmi at about ten or eleven p.m. A picture or a small idol of the goddess is bathed in milk, prayers are offered, and sweets are distributed.
The Hindu festival of light has many advantages. Houses are all cleaned and white-washed on this occasion. The burning of sarson (mustard) oil purifies the atmosphere and kills insects that breed during the rainy season. It provides an occasion for merry-making for all. The children specially enjoy it. They get toys, sweets and delicious dishes to eat. As sweets are exchanged on this occasion, the festival also serves to increase mutual love among friends and relatives.
The festival also has certain disadvantages. Sometimes, owing to neglect, or forgetfulness, fire breaks out and much damage is caused to life and property. It is also traditional to gamble on this occasion. Some people suffer heavy losses. In fact, gambling starts several days before the festival. Those who lose, especially among the poorer sections, try to make good their loss through thefts. Hence, there is a marked increase in crime.
In spite of these drawbacks, I like this festival the most of all. Foreigners, who have had occasion to enjoy it, have also praised it highly. There is nothing to equal it in any country or religion.
Why do people clean their home in Diwali?
In Sikhism, Diwali is not a special day because it refers to a Hindu goddess. Sikhs do not worship multiple gods or goddess, and only pray to one god, so Diwali has no importance in Sikhism.
In Hinduism, they clean their home because it is believed that the goddess Hindu lakshimi will bless the family and house if it is cleaned.
What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights?
The Hindu festival of lights is referred to as and celebrated as DIWALI. The story behind it is the welcoming of Lord Rama to his palace, after 14 years of expulsion from his palace.
In 1972 which date Diwali is held on?
5 November 1972 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).
There are many different theories of how Diwali started, but here is the one it is thought to be: Krishna (incarnation of Lord Vishnu) killed Narakusara a bad person and this day is known as Diwali. This is the vague outline of it.
What is the date of 1985 Diwali?
12 November 1985 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 Krishna Janmashtami in the year 1942?
It can come any time. In 1952 it was on August 8(Friday). 2012 it is on August 10th friday
