Happy Diwali

Wishing you and your familyall the Wealth, Success, Happiness, Peace and Wisdom in every sphere of life,in this festival ofLIGHT Happy Deepavali : 

Wishing you and your familyall the Wealth, Success, Happiness, Peace and Wisdom in every sphere of life,in this festival ofLIGHT Happy Deepavali

What is Deepavali? : 

What is Deepavali? Diwali derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali Deepavali = Deep + Avali Deep = light Avali = a row Diwali = Deepavali = Row of Light

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The Indian calendar is based on the lunar cycle and the movement of the moon, unlike the conventional Gregorian English calendar. The result is that Indian festivals move sideways the English calendar from year to year. Diwali, for example falls on the date of the no moon In the month of Kartika (Hindi Calendar), usually this is in October or November. When ?

DEEPAVALI : 

DEEPAVALI One of the most common festival of India Triumph of good over evil Remove darkness and ignorance Bring in light and knowledge Stories Behind the Celebration Five Day Celebration Rongoli Fireworks Family Get Together New Colorful clothes Distributing Sweets

Significance of Lamp : 

Significance of Lamp Light symbolizes knowledge Light is Lord Himself Light removes darkness that symbolizes ignorance

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Deepavali is a people oriented festival when enimities are forgotten and families and friends meet to enjoy and establish a world of closeness. As the light from within shines through, the ignorance that blinds us fades away! Significance of Light

How is it celebrated? : 

How is it celebrated? It is celebrated for 5 days. People light their houses with lots of little oil lamps Oil lamp symbolizes our negative tendencies Wick symbolizes our ego Lighting of the lamp signifies, Burning of our ego. Flame in the lamp burns upwards. This signifies Acquire knowledge so as to take us towards higher ideals Special worships are done at home and temples

Celebrations : 

Celebrations Homes are thoroughly cleaned, windows are opened and diyas are lit as a greeting to Laxmi, the goddess of wealth. Candles are often substituted for diyas. Gifts are exchanged and festive meals are prepared.

Celebrations… : 

Celebrations… After sunset, fireworks are seen everywhere…each and every street…

Celebrations… : 

Celebrations… Beautiful and colorful designs are put in front of their houses called “rangoli”

Family Get-togethers : 

Family Get-togethers Special occasion to come together Celebrate together Special dishes and sweets are prepared Eat together with their families and friends

FIVE DAYS OF FESTIVITIES : 

FIVE DAYS OF FESTIVITIES The first day is called Dhana Theras. People buy jewellery and worship God.

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Second day Narka Chaturdashi. Marks the death of the tyrant king “Narakusara” who imprisoned thousands of princesses.

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Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of good luck, wealth and fortune is worshiped Those who have a business do the Puja in offices as it is considered lucky and auspicious. Third day The most important day called Lakshmi-Puja

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Fourth day Padwa / VARSHAPRATIPADA Coronation of King Vikramaditya Vikaram-Calendar started from this day

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Fifth day Bhaiya Dooj. sister puts a sacred mark on her brother's forehead and prays for his long life and prosperity Brothers give their sisters presents in return.

Lights-Lamps and Fireworks : 

Lights-Lamps and Fireworks

Story of King Rama : 

Story of King Rama After fourteen years of exile in the forest, the Prince of Ayodhya, Rama, and his brother Laksman, returned to their hometown. Before that, they defeated Ravana in a fierce war. Ravana had kidnapped Rama’s wife, Sita. Upon Rama's return to Ayodhya the people of the town lit lamps to welcome the Prince back and to celebrate the victory over demon Ravana. Overjoyed at Queen Sita's rescue and the safe return of King Rama, the people danced and celebrated and fired fireworks to show how happy they were. These festivities continue every year at Diwali and are still celebrated today.

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The Coronation of Prince Rama After defeating Ravana and returning to his hometown he was then coronated the king.

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RAMLILA

Rongoli Patterns : 

Rongoli Patterns

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A Rangoli is a colourful design drawn on the floor near the entrance to a house to welcome guests.

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During Diwali, Indians draw bright Rangoli patterns on the floor by the front door to encourage the goddess Lakshmi to enter their homes.

Rangoli can be square, rectangular or circular. : 

Rangoli can be square, rectangular or circular.

Traditionally drawn using rice grains, flour, sand or chalk. : 

Traditionally drawn using rice grains, flour, sand or chalk.

Rangoli come in all shapes and sizes! : 

Rangoli come in all shapes and sizes!

May Mother Laxmi ( Goddess of Wealth, Prosperity and Peace ) and Elephant Headed Lord Ganesha ( God of Business, Knowledge and Good Senses ) bring you lots of success in 2010. : 

May Mother Laxmi ( Goddess of Wealth, Prosperity and Peace ) and Elephant Headed Lord Ganesha ( God of Business, Knowledge and Good Senses ) bring you lots of success in 2010. Soumitra “ SAM ” Banerjee