diwali celebration of light
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The festival of Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated by the burning of diyas and lanterns around the corners of house and bursting of crackers and therefore it is consider as festival of lights.TRANSCRIPT
The festival of Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated by the burning of diyas and lanterns around the corners of house and bursting of crackers and therefore it is consider as festival of lights.
Diwali is the festival of lights & crackers and is one of the most celebrated festivals in India.
It is an ancient festival for Hindus and is celebrated in the autumn season.
The festival of lights mainly symbolizes lighting of diyas and lamps to shun the darkness and welcome prosperity and success in future.
This year calendar of diwali 2014– festival of light 2014 is on 23rd October 2014, Thursday.
Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word “Deepavali” means “Rows of Lamps”.
Diwali (Divali, Dipawali, Deepavali, Dipabali) is a festival of physical and spiritual light celebrated on 15th day “New Moon Day” of the Hindu month of Kartika.
The festival is a national holiday in most of the nations and is celebrated with huge celebrations and feast.
People embellish their houses with Diyas, lamps, tiny lights, making rangoli designs on the floor of the doorsteps and paint it to make it look dazzling and new.
Renovation and decoration of houses are common during Diwali.
Diwali is a festival of splendor for all kids as they cherish bursting different crackers and enjoy it with their friends and family.
Sweets and chocolates especially dry fruits are exchanged among pals and relatives to share joy and happiness of the festival.
This festival of light is also marked by worshipping deity goddess Lakshmi who is the goddess of prosperity and wealth.
It is belief that goddess Lakshmi visits the houses of all the people on the night of Diwali.
Considering a on this post belief every house is lightened with the earthen lamp or tiny lights to welcome the deity.
The festival also marks grand shopping in some families and is celebrated lavishly.
Hence on the day of Diwali, lights and lamps are lightened everywhere to remove the darkness and bring in mirth and joy.
Enjoy Diwali festival of Light 2014 with your pals and relatives by sending greetings, best wishes & messages.
