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Facts about Diwali
Diwali is known as the ‘festival of light’. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. India, being a diverse multi-cultural country, has varied interpretations of Diwali. Though the history, rituals are different as we move across the country, but the essence of the festival remains the same.
Diwali is the occasion to let the light of God, enter our hearts and minds while eliminating all the ignorance and unpleasantness within.
So, enrich your knowledge by learning some interesting facts about the ‘festival of lights’!
Diwali is the occasion to let the light of God, enter our hearts and minds while eliminating all the ignorance and unpleasantness within.
So, enrich your knowledge by learning some interesting facts about the ‘festival of lights’!
- Diwali is the largest and most famous holiday celebrated in India. It marks the Hindu New Year!
- Diwali is generally associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of wealth and prosperity.
- Diwali is celebrated over a period of five days.
- In Hinduism, Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama after a 14 year exile according to North Indian traditions but down south, the death of the evil Narakasura at the hands of Lord Krishna is the main reason behind celebrating Diwali.
- Diwali is also celebrated in Nepal and Malaysia. On the fourth day, the Hindu God of death, Yama is worshipped for a longer life of the people.
- Gambling during Diwali is believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the year ahead.
- Diwali marks the end of the harvest season and the onset of winter. Farmers thank the deities for the harvest they had and pray for a prosperous harvesting season in the upcoming year.
- The business community celebrates Diwali by opening new accounting books. Diwali marks the beginning of the new financial year; hence, traders and businessman start it by offering prayers to Lord Ganesha.
- “Shubh Deepavali” is a customary greeting associated with Diwali, which literally means “Have an auspicious Diwali”.
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What is Diwali the festival of?
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Are you supposed to gamble during Diwali? Why?
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What happens on the 4th day of Diwali?
Are you supposed to gamble during Diwali? Why?
What does the phrase "Shubh Deepavali" mean?
What does the Goddess Lakshmi represent?