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Dhanteras Celebration in India !!!
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Diwali, the festival of lights, sees millions attend firework displays, prayers and celebratory events across the world every autumn.
Celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains for a variety of reasons, the main theme is the "triumph of light over darkness and good over evil"
Also known as Deepavali, a Sanskrit word meaning “rows of lighted lamps”, it is one of the most popular Hindu festivals celebrated across South Asia. But it is also celebrated by Jains and Sikhs.
Diwali falls between October and November, but the exact date changes each year as it is marked by the Hindu lunar calendar.
It lasts five days in total, with the festival of lights falling on the third days of celebrations, which is marked on the 15th day of the Hindu month Kartik.
This year that falls on 19 October.
Hindus
For many Hindus, Diwali celebrates the return of the deities Rama and his wife Sita to Ayodhya, an ancient Indian city believed to be the lord’s birthplace, following a 14-year period in exile and a battle fought by Rama and his army against the demon Ravana.
The demon had kidnapped Sita and Rama travelled along with Hanuman, the deity in the form of a monkey-man, to rescue her and kill the evil demons - as depicted in the epic "Ramayana".
Diwali also celebrates the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi. Some believes it falls on her birthday and the day she married Lord Vishnu.
Many in India leave their windows and doors open and light lamps to allow Lakshmi to find her way into their homes.
Sikh
Many Sikhs celebrate the release of the sixth guru Hargobind Singh and 52 other princes from prison in 1619.
However Sikh celebrations for Diwali stretch further back than this date.
Jain
For Jains, it is a celebration of their Tirthankara, or spiritual leader, specifically their 24th of the current age, the Tirthankar Mahavira, reached Moksh release from the death and rebirth cycle into infinite bliss and knowledge.
Diwali is part of a five day festival that is celebrated with music, lights, fireworks and sharing traditional sweets.
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Rangoli artwork – patterns and designs made from coloured powders, ground rice powders and flowers – are displayed, commonly depicting a lotus leaf.
Many people prepare for the festival by cleaning and decorating their homes, and on the night of celebrations wear new clothes and take part in family puja, or prayers to Lakshmi.
HAPPY DIWALI !!!
A warm Diwali wish for every happiness. May the warmth and splendor, that are
a part of this auspicious occasion, fill your life with happiness and bright
cheer, and bring to you joy and prosperity, for the whole year.
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