2006-12-21 18:27:06 · 27 answers · asked by mp1510 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Diwali
every one happy with diwali and new yaer.
2006-12-24 12:26:20 · answer #1 · answered by miku87_in 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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.
Diwali is the name used by North Indians for the festivals while South Indians call it Deepavali. However, both names literally translated mean the same, which is "row of lights".
Diwali is celebrated for five consecutive days at the end of Hindu month of Ashwayuja. It usually occurs in October/November, and is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited festivals in India. Diwali comes exactly twenty days after Dussehra. Hindus, and Sikhs alike regard it as a celebration of life and use the occasion to strengthen family and social relationships. For Hindus it is one of the most important festivals, and beginning of the Hindu year. Hindus celebrate Diwali to mark the time when Lord Rama achieved victory beating Ravana. It is also a significant festival for the Sikh faith. In modern India, Diwali is now considered to be more of a national festival, and the aesthetic aspect of the festival is enjoyed by most Indians regardless of faith
2006-12-24 23:32:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the most important because it is when lord rama came home after he got exiled and he was once again able to be with his family and rule the kingdom. So they had a huge festival with many lights to show him the way home. so now diwali is the festival of lights and a time to celebrate being with your family and having a good time. it is like indias christmas. this is coming from an india. take it or leave it but im right
2006-12-24 22:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by Save the trees! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diwali 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.
2006-12-23 11:14:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
im nt sure if it shld be termed as the most important festival in India or not. But if it is, maybe as the majority people in India are hindus??!!!! n therefore,i think it shld be the most celebrated festival in India..
im a Malaysian and i celebrate diwali/deepavali and its still an important festival in Malaysia although majority Malaysian are nt Hindus
2006-12-22 23:44:03 · answer #5 · answered by giri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im nt sure if it shld be termed as the most important festival in India or not. But if it is, maybe as the majority people in India are hindus??!!!! n therefore,i think it shld be the most celebrated festival in India..
im a Malaysian and i celebrate diwali/deepavali and its still an important festival in Malaysia although majority Malaysian are nt Hindus.
2006-12-22 05:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by Gayathri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diwali is the most important festival in India b'coz on diwali "Sri Rama" had returned to Ayodhya in India
its all based on the hindu religious book "Ramayana"
and we all also like it b'coz its a sparkling festival
its a time to enjoy, celebrate, burst crackers, eat sweets, exchange gifts, make rangoli on floor and spend time with your dearest ones
2006-12-22 09:07:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
diwali has a lot of significance since it is celebrated both in the north n the south since in the north it is celebrated b'coz of lord Ram's coming back to Ayodhaya n in the south b'coz lord Krishna had killed some demon
so it celebrated with equal pomp n joy throughout India.
it is the one festival which is celebrated so much by all indians even non-hindus.
2006-12-24 00:27:02 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ pari ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the indian population consists og mainly hindus and it is thr main festival, for example christmas is the major festival in us as a majority is christians, same way it is diwali in india
2006-12-22 02:48:57 · answer #9 · answered by AMIT G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the most important festival but it is the festival which is liked by the people. as they get a varity of fireworks to use
people worship the goddes of money (LAKSHMI).So that she porvides them with money and wealth.
According to the Ramayana on this day lord Ram returned
to his city (ayodhya) after killing the Devil(Ravana). the people of
ayodhya celebreted by lighiting the city which is still done
2006-12-22 02:34:38 · answer #10 · answered by Pranay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IN India..being HIndus, maximum..& developed tradition to respect all regions' Relligions..all kind of public ..together ..enjoy this HINDU-festival..[as SARA..at answering here,[like me..],described its traditionaly significance,wrightly..i do not repeat..]at INDIA.!
also..Naw Year,for.. Vikram sanvant[hindu..great emperor..the Time capsule..,also count-being measured.., after his birth..it is 2063..like now..2006,after JESUS.., IS BEING CHANGED AT THIS SERIES of festivals,at diwali..including New year day..[like chrismas..] at INDIA,to which all ,happily cherrish..& enjoy a lot..!!
2006-12-24 13:57:42 · answer #11 · answered by prem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋