2006-12-06 04:13:20 · 9 answers · asked by elenitsa!!!! 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Diwali
Diwali is basically considered as the symbol of victory of good over evil..In different parts,different Gods and Goddess killed the asuras or the evil demons...though its a new moon day it doesnt seem like it...earthen lamps are lit and new clothes are worn..It basically consists of 5 days in which different gods are worshipped like Lakshmi- the goddess of wealth, Saraswati- goddess of Education .Also the new year for all business men..Then ther bhau bhij ie the brother goes to the sisters house for lunch..and she thanks him for takin care of her{he takes this vow earlier in the year on the day of raksha bandan-another festival}..hope i answered all queries
2006-12-06 04:30:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diwali, also called Deepavali is a major Hindu festival that is very significant in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. 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 many regions of India.
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2006-12-06 21:26:08 · answer #2 · answered by nycorange741 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before Diwali We carry cleanup in the house,if paint needed we do paint,if any repair needed we do repair it.We decorate the House front with a Nice creative Rangoli,Light decoration with Diya.Fire work and get to gather with friends and family and have a lunch or dinner on one table without any prejudice.After the rain we make Vadabefore Diwali and when it remains for five days a natural fungus grows in it's vacuum-Is a Penicillin fungus.Which helps us to cure from fever or any wanted sickness.Fire works does helps us to protect from Mosquito.As a Business man we do Laxmipujan-For the blessings of Devi Mahalaxmi.Some times we do Yagnopavitram.
2006-12-06 19:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by Ciiemen p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diwali, also called Deepavali is a major Hindu festival that is very significant in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. 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 many regions of India.
2006-12-06 12:19:34 · answer #4 · answered by Chunky 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diwali is a celebration of good over evil, its a time of peace and goodwill to all mankind. a time to stop and appreciate everything that we have in our lives. its a time when familys come together and celebrate their culture. it happens all over the world even in South Africa where im from.
2006-12-07 01:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I celebrate togetherness and light ! Well, it is the time of the year when my family gathers and it is such a delight ! It does not matter whether pooja was conducted with all the rituals as long as we together make a prayer. Not many and very special treats are prepared but we eat together. We merry together !
2006-12-06 12:51:23 · answer #6 · answered by Kinjal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to the hindu mythology lord ram returned to ayodhya after defeating ravan along with sita on this particular day. there is also another myth that on this day satyabhama wife of lord krishna killed narakasura.. so diwali is celebrated with lights(diyas) to symbolise the victory of good over bad..
2006-12-06 12:23:39 · answer #7 · answered by dr b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you make beatiful fire work and they worship and have fun
2006-12-06 18:36:41 · answer #8 · answered by TamilGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PATAKAY to be honest!!!!!
2006-12-06 12:36:54 · answer #9 · answered by Dr.O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋