2006-10-19 23:23:16 · 32 answers · asked by doable_rods 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Diwali
It's mean a racist person who had greedy to be with dominated power (An Aryan) killed another ethnic which he hate always (Dravidian).
2006-10-23 09:54:41 · answer #1 · answered by mswathi1025 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Diwali is "the festival of lights". Diwali is celebrated originally by Hindus, usually in the month of oct or november.
Diwali falls on the day when the moon does not rise and there is darkness all around. Light is the symbol of hope and positive things; indicating the victory of good vs evil.
Hindu's light their homes and businesses, around this festival to make it more beautiful.
It is a 5 day long festival, consisting of prayers, dancing, food, presents and exchanging of sweets to one another.
HAPPY DIWALI!
2006-10-21 06:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by cookie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is the Hindu festive of light i have been told the story of the first Diwali some years ago but i have forgotten it i will try and get it if i was you i could maybe Even find it out for you as i think we have a book about Hindu festivals where i work as i work in a nursery and it is requested that we have books about religion at nursery's
2006-10-25 02:17:51 · answer #3 · answered by mz boho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-10-20 04:58:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Diwali is a festival celebrated in India by the Indians. It is a festival of lights and is celebrated by lighting lamps and fire crackers and distributing sweets.
it is to mark the death of the devil, or rather the victory of God over evil, that is the victory of good over the evil. it is celebrated with much vigour and happiness all over India and by all the Indians all over the world.
if any of u plan to visit India, please visit during the time of diwali or deepavali as it is originally called. deepa means light or lamps, something similar to candles or rather traditionally little mud pots or ceremic pots called diyas are filled with oil and a cotton thread or wick is put in the oil and lighted up, to form a lamp. thousands of such lamps are lit inside and outside each and every house hold and the fire crackers are lighted with much enthusiasm. lots of sweets and home made goodies do their rounds and there is lot of happiness in the air, something similar to Christmas or Thanksgiving day.
even though diwali is originally celebrated by the hindus, people from other religious communities also join in the celebrations and enjoy the firecrackers and sweets. so it is a time of harmony and well wishing. even our Christian and Muslim friends enjoy our celebrations and join in as much as we join in their celebration of Christmas and Ramzan.
2006-10-26 03:50:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the festival of light,
happy Diwali to those of you who do celebrate
2006-10-25 04:04:35 · answer #6 · answered by paarkavi jegatheeswaran 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me nothing, because I am not a Hindu.
However, since Hindus seem to integrate with the rest of us, and it is a time of great happiness for them, I fully support their right to celebrate it.
Which shows that people of different religions CAN happily co-exist IF they don't expect special treatment.
Now, as for Muslims and their festivals .............
2006-10-24 08:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the Festival of Light xx
2006-10-19 23:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Noise - too many kids lighting fireworks everywhere. Lots of pretty lights on peoples houses. More traffic. Smoke in the air. Come over to Hounslow and you'll know what I mean
2006-10-19 23:27:30 · answer #9 · answered by Charlie Brigante 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its the festival of light,
happy Diwali to those of you who do celebrate
although i don't celebrate it
2006-10-19 23:28:55 · answer #10 · answered by ♥fluffykins_69♥ 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I know it's a Hindu Festival, and that it's some time in early winter, and that they have fireworks.
2006-10-19 23:26:35 · answer #11 · answered by Copper 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋