Do you Know the festival of Diwali? / myLot

By utkarshkks

@utkarshkks (664)

India

October 15, 2006 10:53am CST

It is known as the festival of lights!

15 responses

shadowauror

@shadowauror (1515)

• India

16 Oct 06

Diwali (also called Deepavali, ?????? or ???????) is a major Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist festival/celebration. Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for mankind. The reason for celebrating Diwali or Deepawali (lines of earthen lamps) is the return of Lord RAM, after killing RAVAN (Demon) during his exile for 14 years. The day of killing RAVAN (Demon) is celebrated as DUSHEHRA (19~21 days before Diwali). Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional diyas (as illustrated). Fireworks are associated with the festival in some regions of India. Deepavali is celebrated for six consecutive days in the Hindu month of Ashwayuja. It usually occurs in October/November, and is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited festivals of India. Hindus, Jains and Sikhs alike regard it as a celebration of life and use the occasion to strengthen family and social relationships. For Jains it is one of the most important festivals, and beginning of the Jain year. It is also a significant festival for the Sikh faith.

@dellion (6698)

• Malaysia

16 Oct 06

I read about this too ........very details description.

deepavali

diwali

tortoise

@tortoise (181)

• United States

17 Oct 06

Sounds quite beautiful. Can you take a picture to post?

@anu898 (4)

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20 Oct 06

its alight of happiness to drive away the past sorrows this festival is a way that every one shares the happiness with their family members by doing lakshmi pooja its the one of the famous festivals in india.

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