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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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When is MahaShivaratri with day in 1990?
The Maha Shivaratri is celebrated every year in the honor of Lord Shiva. The celebration begins on the 13th or 14th day of the month on the Hindu calendar they do all day fastings an all night long vigil.
Your question is not clear. Do you ask why do we celebrate Diwali or how do we celebrate Diwali? However, I will answer both the questions in brief:
1. Diwali or Deepawali (Line of Lamps) is the major festival of North India. It is held to commemorate the return of a very loved prince Rama (who is considered to be the seventh incarnation of Supreme God of a section of hindus, the Vaishnavas, worshipers of Lord Vishnu). Though the celebration is not restricted to just the Vaishnavas and all hindus celebrate it. Rama returned after a 14 year banishment to fulfill a vow given by his father to one of his queens. Immediately before the return, Rama had fought a war with the most evil king of his time, Ravana, and killed him. The victory of Rama over Ravana is celebrated as another major festival, known as Vijaya Dashami (the victory of the tenth of the fortnight). Rama later ruled his kingdom for many years and is remembered as a king in whose reign, none of his subjects were unhappy.
2. As I mentioned, we celebrate Vijaya Dashami a few days before Diwali. At that time three paper statues of Ravana, his brother, and his son, are made and stocked with fire-works. In the evening these statues are lighted before the populace. This symbolises victory of good over evil. The story of Rama is played out in every locality for 14 days. People get their houses renovated or painted before Diwali, useless junk is thrown away, so that every thing should be spotlessly on Diwali. Diwali is a great time for business (just like Christmas in West. People make their valuable purchases during Diwali. Two days before Diwali there is a subsidiary festival when all people are supposed to buy something from the market (if not jewels and ornaments, then at least a few things for use in the kitchen). The night before Diwali, gambling is considered auspicious. On Diwali day, merchants do not conduct any business, however the shops are kept open. After an evening worship at the shop and work-places, people come to home, conduct their own worship. Then the fire-works are lighted by all households. It is a noisy evening and the celebrations continue till mid-night. People may eat at home or go to acquaintances and relatives to wish them. The day next to Diwali is known as Govardhan (increase in live-stock) and in villages the live-stock is worshiped. Though in cities, there is no live-stock, still the occasion is celebrated by lighting lamps. The second day after Diwali is considered auspicious for brothers and sisters. If the sister is married, the brother will go to her house and bring her to the father's home where she is dined and given gifts. The sister in turn will tie a thread on the brother's wrist, signifying that the brother will safe-guard the sister all the time. With that finish the Diwali celebrations.
Who is the goddess that is honoured during Diwali?
goddess Lakshmi is honored on the occasion of Diwali. People worship her.
What are the differences between Diwali festival and Lantern festival?
- Hindu's traditional festival.
- Falls on the one new moon night (Amavasya) between mid-October and mid-November.
- Mainly observed by:
- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists.
- Significance:
- Celebration of the victory of good over evil; the uplifting of spiritual darkness.
- Type:
- Religious, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Surinam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Fiji (National holiday in these countries).
- Date:
- Decided by the luni-solar Hindu calendar.
- Observances:
- Prayers, Religious rituals.
- Chinese traditional festival.
- Celebrated on first month 15th of Chinese Lunar calendar.
- Mainly observed by:
- Chinese, Vietnamese.
- Significance:
- Marks the end of Chinese New Year.
- Type:
- Cultural festival.
- Date:
- 15th day of the 1st month (lunisolar year).
- Observances:
- Flying of paper lanterns.
What was date of shivratri festival in August 1986?
Gangaur is a Hindu festival celebrated in Rajasthan (Indian state). In 1986, the festival was celebrated on the 12th of April.
What are the disadvantages of fireworks on Diwali night?
disadvantages
1.it produces a lot of sound which may even create defening to some people.
2.people wid weak heart may even die.
3.smoke emmited has many chemicals which r not good for the atmosphere.
4.it creates breathing problems like aasthma,...etc
Hindus interpret the Diwali story based upon where they live: In northern India they celebrate the story of King Rama's return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana by lighting rows of clay lamps. Southern India celebrates it as the day that Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.
Diwali is celebrated by having friends over, praying, and more
Basant panchami was which date?
every year its changing, any body know the basant panchmi date in 1980 and 1981
Which date of dhanteras in 1986?
Dhanteras fall 10Nov in 1985 as per Indian calendar and diwali fall on 12NOv
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What are the dates of Hindu festivals in 1976?
- Makar Sankranti: Tuesday, 14th Jan. 1986
- Vasant Panchami: Thursday, 13th February, 1986
- Mahasivaratri: Saturday, 8th March, 1986
- Holi: Tuesday, 25th March, 1986
- Yugadhi (Telugu New Year's day): Thursday, 10th April, 1986
- Tamil New Year's Day: Monday, 14th April, 1986
- Rama Navami: Friday, 18th April, 1986
- Ratha Yatra: Wednesday, 9th July, 1986
- Varalakshmi Vratam: FRiday, 15th August, 1986
- Raksha Bandhan: Tuesday, 19th August, 1986
- Janmashtami: Wednesday, 27th August, 1986
- Ganesa Chathurthi: Sunday, 7th September, 1986
- Onam: Monday, 15th September, 1986
- Maharishi Valmiki's Birth day: Friday, 17th October, 1986
- Dusshera: Saturday, 11th October, 1986
- Diwali: Saturday, 1st November, 1986
- Bhai Dooj: Monday, 3rd November, 1986
References:
Krodhana Tamil Year, 28 No. Panchangam
Akshaya Tamil Year, 28 No. Panchangam
Diwali, or Deepavali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (or deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects us from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians.
Indians celebrate with family gatherings, glittering clay lamps, festive fireworks, strings of electric lights, bonfires, flowers, sharing of sweets, and worship to Lakshmi. Some believe that Lakshmi wanders the Earth looking for homes where she will be welcomed. People open their doors and windows and light lamps to invite Lakshmi in.
Lights shimmer and eyes glitter in India at Diwali. This festival celebrates light and good overcoming darkness. It is also a time to celebrate prosperity.
The festival of lights is spread over five days. Houses sparkle after intensive cleaning. Bouquets of flowers decorate rooms. Families enjoy traditional treats like Laddu wheat cakes.
Cheerful candles, oil lamps, and decorative electric lights twinkle. Many cities brighten the night sky with fireworks displays.
How Diwali cause land pollution?
A Festival Of Lights or Pollution?
This Diwali make a pledge to reduce environmental pollution, not increase it.
Do you encourage your kids to burn firecrakers on Diwali? Do you go all out and splurge at the nearest store, so your kids can shoot rockets in the air, light 'anars' and 'chakris'? Here's why you should think twice.
Child Exploitation
Your children are fortunate to be part of the privileged few that can afford firecrackers. But there are numerous children who are employed by the firecracker industry, who sit late into the night making crackers for your children to burn in an instant. Firecrackers are made using harmful chemicals and acids, and these children work from dawn to dusk, breathing such harmful fumes and coming into constant skin contact with the acids. They burn their hands, legs and eyes, and many get miamed for life. The conditions they work in are inhumance, and the compensation, pitiful.
Air Pollution
A heavy smog hangs low in the air on Diwali night and a few days after that. While we ignore the smell - and some even claim to like it - we can't ignore the fact that we are inhaling poison. The levels of sulphur nitrates, magnesium, nitrogen dioxide increase, and these chemicals are injurious to our respiratory passages. Asthamatics, beware! Diwali can be potentially fatal!
Ecology
One Diwali night causes as much damage to the ecology as regular pollution does over the span of a year.
Noise Pollution
'Bombs' are a favourite amongst kids, and the noisier the better. This leads to noise pollution, and a prolonged exposure to such high levels of noise can lead to permanent damage of the eardrums.
Garbage
The amount of garbage released on the day after Diwali is phenomenal. Approximately 4,000 additional metric tonnes of garbage are released in Delhi alone, and twice the amount in Mumbai. And this garbage, far from being eco-friendly, is extremely hazardous for the environment as it comprises of chemicals like phosphorous, sulphur and potassium chlorate, and tonnes of burnt paper.
Accidents
Numerous fire accidents occur every year. Rough estimates claim that nearly 10,000 people get injured by the crackers. Most of the injuries are minor, but cause an untold amount of pain. Most of the victims are children in the age group of 8-16.
School Campaigns
A few schools around the country are encouraging their students not to burn firecrackers. Perhaps it's time you did the same.
Firecracker Display
Take your children to a clubhouse or encourage your neighbourhood society to hold a firework display, followed by dinner. In this manner a lot fewer fireworks get burnt, and one doesn't feel that they haven't 'celebrated' this festival in the manner it calls for.
What was the date of Diwali in the year 1925?
4 November 1945 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).
Is the festival of lights the most popular hindu festival?
The Festival of Lights is the most popular hindu festival and is celebrated throughout India.
What is date of Diwali in 1984 and 1983?
4 November 1983 and 24 October 1984 were the dates 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 will be the date of Diwali in the year 2015?
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 1 November 2005 according to Deepavali.net
