Diwali (or Deepavali, the "festival of lights") is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in autumn (northern hemisphere) each year.Diwali is the largest and brightest festival in India. The festival spiritually means victory of light over the preparations and rituals are usually spread over a five-day festival darkness.The, but the main festival of Diwali night matches the darkest night of the new moon of the month Kartika lunisolar Hindu. In the Gregorian calendar, Diwali falls between mid-October and mid-November.
Before Diwali night, people clean, renovate and decorate their homes and offices.On night Diwali, Hindus or dress up in new clothes of his best suit, light diyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside your home, participate in the family puja (prayers) typically for Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth and prosperity. After auction, fireworks followed, then a family party including mithai (sweet), and an exchange of gifts among family and close friends. Diwali also marks a period of major purchases in countries where it is celebrated.
Diwali is an important festival for Hindus. The name of the holiday, and the rituals of Diwali vary significantly among Hindus, based on the region of India. In many parts of India, the festivities begin with Dhanteras, followed by Naraka Chaturdasi the second day, Independence Day on the third day, Diwali Padva dedicated to the relationship woman-husband on the fourth day, and the festivities end with Bhau -beej dedicated to brother sister relationship on the fifth day. Dhanteras usually falls eighteen days after Dussehra.
On the same night that Hindus celebrate Diwali, Jains celebrate a festival of lights to celebrate the attainment of moksha by Mahavira, and Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas. Diwali is an official holiday in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji and Pakistan.
Before Diwali night, people clean, renovate and decorate their homes and offices.On night Diwali, Hindus or dress up in new clothes of his best suit, light diyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside your home, participate in the family puja (prayers) typically for Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth and prosperity. After auction, fireworks followed, then a family party including mithai (sweet), and an exchange of gifts among family and close friends. Diwali also marks a period of major purchases in countries where it is celebrated.
Diwali is an important festival for Hindus. The name of the holiday, and the rituals of Diwali vary significantly among Hindus, based on the region of India. In many parts of India, the festivities begin with Dhanteras, followed by Naraka Chaturdasi the second day, Independence Day on the third day, Diwali Padva dedicated to the relationship woman-husband on the fourth day, and the festivities end with Bhau -beej dedicated to brother sister relationship on the fifth day. Dhanteras usually falls eighteen days after Dussehra.
On the same night that Hindus celebrate Diwali, Jains celebrate a festival of lights to celebrate the attainment of moksha by Mahavira, and Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas. Diwali is an official holiday in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji and Pakistan.
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