2006-10-14 04:58:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Diwali (also called Deepavali) is a major Hindu festival. 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. Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional diyas (as illustrated). Fireworks are associated with the festival in some regions of the country.
Deepavali is celebrated for five 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.
2006-10-14 05:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Deepavali is the festival of lights.It is celebrated with lighting of lamps in the house. In Mythical times there lived a demon called 'Narakasura'. He terrorised people and was evil. Lord Krishna with the help of his wife Satyabhama fought with Narakasura and killed him in a battle. The day he was killed is celebrated as Deepavali. It also philosophically means day of deliverance from dark or ignorance to light or wisdom
2006-10-14 05:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by moghusai 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋