2006-10-20 06:35:55 · 17 answers · asked by chayablossom 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Both are correct. Deepavali is perfect. Diwali is colloquial. Want to know something about Deepavali - Read
Diwali (also called Deepavali, दीवाली or दीपावली or தீபாவளி in Tamil) is a major Hindu, Jain and Sikh 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 is celebrated as Dussehra (19~21 days before Diwali). Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional divas (as illustrated). Fireworks are associated with the festival in some regions of India. For Sikhs, Diwali is a celebration of Sri Guru Hargobind Ji's release from Gwalior jail. Upon the notice of his release, the Guru informed the Mughal emperor that he would not leave the prison unless the other 52, unjustly imprisoned individuals were also set free. In response, the emperor told the Guru that he could take as many people out of the jail as could hold on to his robes. A robe with 52 threads attached to it was then made upon the Guru's request. Sri Guru Hargobind Ji wore the robe and helped free 52 unjustly imprisoned non-Muslim rulers.
2006-10-20 06:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Deepavali is correct.
Because DEEPAVALI means festival of lights. In some parts of India the word DIWALI means bankrupt or inslovent
2006-10-21 04:32:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEEPAVALI is the original (Sanskrit) word. Colloquially changed to DIWALI, as the latter is easier on the tongue. The second one is equally accepted as the first and used by the Government of India too. So neither is wrong. But I think DEEPAVALI is more grammatically correct.
2006-10-20 14:09:14 · answer #3 · answered by Modest 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diwali
2006-10-20 13:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by Luv Thy Neighbour! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DIWALI = wherewe lost some thing which we dont want, going to the depth, that to say finacial looses incured and declared DIWALIYA. Deepavali = a sereis of deeps we lightened for the festival
2006-10-20 17:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by SANJAY P 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Deepavali means the line of deepas'. Diwali means insolvency. so deepavali is the right one.
2006-10-21 04:33:55 · answer #6 · answered by k.n. s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diwali is colloquial while deepavali is the original word
2006-10-21 02:00:12 · answer #7 · answered by HARINI S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it just depends on the language. In some languages like telugu, they say "Happy Deepawali" as far as I knw. Whereas in
some other languages, its just "Happy Diwali"..Nevertheless, they both hold the same value n meaning!
Oh n Happy Diwali/Deepawali to u all!!
2006-10-20 13:45:39 · answer #8 · answered by mad_integer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diwali the festival of lights is all I know!
2006-10-20 13:42:39 · answer #9 · answered by emma b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DIWALI if your asking of holiday tomorrow-i chat with person from India
2006-10-20 13:43:33 · answer #10 · answered by phyllis_neel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋