2007-09-08 19:35:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Diwali
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Diwali or Deepaavali is a major Hindu festival celebrated in remembrance of The Killing Of Narakaasura (The Demon Naraka) by the Lord.
Naraka chaturdasi is celebrated and the next day is Deepavaliamaavasya.On these days the followers of the festival , celebrate in different ways.There will be a lot of Fire Works.That is a special attraction.
2007-09-08 20:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by Radhakrishna( prrkrishna) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diwali, also called Deepavali, is a major Indian 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 humankind. Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional dīpa or deeya (earthen lamp, as illustrated). Fireworks are associated with the festival. Diwali is a colloquial name used in North India, while the festival is formally called Deepavali in South India.
Diwali is celebrated for three 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 year in some Hindu calendars. There are several beliefs regarding the origin of the holiday. The most repeated version is that Hindus celebrate Diwali to mark the time when Lord Rama achieved victory over Ravana. Some also view it as the day Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura or in honor of the day Bali went to rule the nether-world, obeying the order of Vishnu. It is also a significant festival for the Sikh faith. In 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.
2007-09-09 03:21:46 · answer #2 · answered by devyani b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEEPAVALI or दिवालॠ"Diwali" means “a row of lights”.
It falls on the last two days of the dark half of Kartik (October-November). For some it is a three-day festival. It commences with the Dhan-Teras, on the 13th day of the dark half of Kartik(hindu month), followed the next day by the Narak Chaudas, the 14th day, and by Deepavali proper on the 15th day.
According to the legends Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth, was incarnated on the new moon day (amaavasyaa) of the Kartik month during the churning of the ocean (samudra-manthan), hence the association of Diwali with Lakshmi. From that day she is worshipped as the symbol of wealth and prosperity.
It is also said that on this very day Lord Vishnu rescued Goddess Lakshmi from the prison of Demon king bali and for that reason Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on the day of Diwali.
In Bengal the festival is dedicated to the worship of Kali.
It also commemorates that blessed day on which the triumphant Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
On this day also Sri Krishna killed the demon Narakasura.
This year on Friday, November 9, 2007
2007-09-09 05:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by Little Knowledge 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a festival of light, where people decorate thier homes with beatiful lights. one day before diwlali is the chhoti diwali which is also a part of the festival. around one week of diwali, all the schools are closed and there are continous fireworks in the night. on the day of diwali, people decorate thier balconies or halls with rangoli, which meansa culturul and beautiful design. they believe that goddess LAXMI will come to them at the the night, when they are all asleep, and give them hapiness and prosperities.
2007-09-10 12:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by IsHiTa PaSrIcHa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diwali festival is greatest festival of Hindus and is celebrated all over India with great hustle and bustle it is of five days festival straiting from dhan teras to bhai doj
2007-09-09 03:01:59 · answer #5 · answered by guddu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
enjoy the light!
May Shri Lakshmi bless our homes!
Take a Happy Diwali day!
...and don't forget to offer puja, meditation, gifts, love, friendsheep.
I think that Diwali for first is a spiritual ocasion, not drinking ocasion, like cristians do with their cristmas!
Jay Hind!
2007-09-09 03:15:21 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Itis observed in New Moon Day night in Novemebr. The air is chill and the night dark. Fine to have outdoor sex. We are having it for last 20 years.
2007-09-09 07:13:55 · answer #7 · answered by sexy grandmother 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya swati.. come this Diwali & we will celebrate by igniting fire
2007-09-09 06:09:25 · answer #8 · answered by priyankji 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In different parts of India Diwali is celebrated with great joy and happiness. Though certain traditions and rituals are same, but still every family celebrates this festival of light in a completely different way. Some people go to pilgrimages while some prefer to stay at their homes and make preparations to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
There are various interesting Diwali celebration ideas. Firstly, it is important that you have to clean your house properly in order to welcome Ma Lakshmi. And when all the preparations for the puja is done, you can concentrate on fun parts, which includes giving gifts, or meeting your loved ones etc.
2014-09-09 08:36:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is very important for the Indians
2007-09-09 02:47:56 · answer #10 · answered by Rana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋