I think it's the celebration in India of the light, but I am not sure.
2006-08-05 14:38:03 · 11 answers · asked by let the speakers blow your mind 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yeah...its celebrated by all indians regardless of their catse though it has idiff orgins...sum say its the bali was defeated by vishnu and others say sumthing else....ts a festival of lights that manages to bring togtehr communities in India whichis torn apart by communal strifes
2006-08-06 09:02:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs in India and all over the world. It is a five-day celebration occurring in October or November. Diwali is Saturday, October 21, 2006 this year. It is Friday, November 09, 2007 next year.
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2006-08-05 21:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by Kiss my Putt! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a 5 day long celebrationg in the Hindu religion as well as the Sikh religion and some Muslim sects (which basically covers all of India) I forget what all the days are but the second day is Chhoti Diwali, the festival of lights. This is the day that everyone gives gifts as well. It may be interesting to note that the day that is celebrated as the birth of Krishna is coming up on Wednesday, August 16th.
2006-08-05 21:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diwali or Divali (also called Dewali, Dipavali, or Deepavali), Hindu festival occurring on the 15th day of Kartika in the Hindu lunar calendar. The date of Diwali in the Western calendar changes each year, falling sometime in October or November. The festival celebrates Lakshmi, goddess of light and wealth, as well as the New Year and the story of the Ramayana. Diwali, whose name means “garland of lamps,” is marked by the lighting of lamps and candles (inviting the goddess into the house), feasting, and the exchange of gifts. For Sikhs, Diwali celebrates Guru Hargobind's release from prison.
2006-08-05 21:44:45 · answer #4 · answered by Hyzakyt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When King Rama returned to his kingdom after 14 years of exile, the people of Ayodya celebrated by lighting the city with earthern oil lamps, hence the name Deep a Wali ( festival of lamp lights). That day is celebrated every year by the Hindus as the festival of lights or Deepawali or Diwali.
2006-08-05 21:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by The Guru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yr correct...its Indias celebration of the "festival of lights"...Diwali is like Christmas, as in, we get gifts (usually clothes)...in diwali the streets are filled with lamps lit by every house and put outside, fireworks, and more....
follow this link for more info on the culture and history behind diwali
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebrations/DIWALI.html
2006-08-05 21:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by SJ9867 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
around Christmastime, Deepvalli is the celebration of Hanuman, the South Indian holy man who brought light to the Aryans of northern Bharat (India)
I think this is right
2006-08-05 21:42:09 · answer #7 · answered by Beorh House 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep its like a new year with lights in india
2006-08-05 21:43:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in arabic slang dawali is a kind of vegeterian food i dont know if its a holiday
2006-08-05 21:42:33 · answer #9 · answered by Just 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-05 21:41:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋