Deepavali - Event Of Lights & Colors

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Deepavali - Event Of Lights Colors

• By Deepavaliblog.com

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• DEEPAVALI, as the name states it is a
  festival of lights and colors, celebrated all
  over INDIA. According to the Hindu calendar, the
  15th day of month Kartik i.e. October or
  November on Deepavali quotes, is the day kept
  aside especially for this festival.
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• DEEPAVALI is also known as names such as
  diwali and dipotsavi. The Sanskrit meaning of
  the festival means Row of Lights.

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• Deep means the lamps/lights and awali means
  row or line. The celebrations continue for 4
  days. The first day is deepavali, followed by
  Lakshmi Puja, Kartika Shuddha Padwa and Yama
  Dvitiya in a sequential manner.
• SIGNIFICANCE CELEBRATION
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• When Lord RAMA returned home defeating the
  wicked RAVANA, people lighted up the lamps
  (diyas) to mark the great victory of good over
  the evil

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• Since then the day that falls on the new
  moon night amavasya, ending the month of
  Ashwina and begins Kartika is celebrated as
  deepavali 2014. Similarly it also resembles the
  victory of Lord Krishna over the demon
  Naraka. People start the first day by a prayer
  followed by a special breakfast including various
  food items.
• After that, people lead processions along the
  streets, with statues and posters of GODDESS
  LAKSHMI in their hands.

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• Goddess Lakshmi is the goddess of light,
  wisdom, wealth and prosperity. This festival is
  also dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of
  obstacles.
• Second day is lakshmi puja celebrated in
  honor of GODDESS LAKSHMI. It is believed that
  the Goddess had emerged from Kshira Sagara, i.e
  ocean of milk.
• Third Day is the Kartika Shuddha Padwa
  marking the significance of victory of Lord
  Vishnu, (in his dwarf incarnation, vamana) over
  the demon Bali.

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• For this reason it is also known as BALI
  PADYAMI. The 4th day is popularly celebrated
  yama dvitya. This day is especially for
  sisters, praying for the well being of their
  brothers. It is a day dedicated to the goddess
  yama.
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• On the day of deepavali, people lighten up
  the lamps traditionally known as deepavali
  diyas made up of clay fueled with any kind of
  oil or ghee with a wick made of cotton. Our blog
  by jay

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• Such lamps are laid outside the houses, on
  the floors, on the roofs and at doorways.
  Torans made up of marigold flowers and mango
  leaves are hung along the doors and windows for
  decorative purposes. Not only the Hindus, but the
  Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, etc celebrate this day
  with same joy and enthusiasm.
• Other celebrations of this day include
  bursting of crackers and fireworks, colorful
  sparklers. People also exchange gifts among
  friends and relatives. Bonfires are also a part
  of the celebration.

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• Various sweets and meals are also made for
  this occasion. Special kind of design is made on
  the floors at the doorsteps of the houses. These
  designs are called Rangolis, made up of
  different colors and flower petals. Many rangoli
  competitions are held at school colleges.
  Schools and colleges have a long term vacation
  during this festive season for the children to
  enjoy it with great joy and fun. They can also
  travel distances to visit their relatives and
  celebrate deepavali with them.
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• Wishing All A Happy Safe Deepavali..

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