Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the most widely recognized Hindu festival and in 2009 it will be celebrated globally on October 17.
Diwali is a shortened version of the Sanskrit term ‘Deepavali’, which means ‘a row of lamps’.
Diwali is known as the ‘Festival of Lights’ - it refers to the rows of earthen lamps celebrants place around their homes.
Diwali light symbolizes the victory of knowledge over ignorance, and goodness over evil. It further represents an awareness of God in our lives.
The popular legend in Hinduism associated with Diwali marks the day when Lord Rama returned from a forced exile after defeating Ravana, the ultimate force of evil, in His time.
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In addition to Hindus, Sikhs celebrate Diwali in commemoration of the release of the Sixth Guru, Hargobind, from captivity by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir.
Jains recognize Diwali as the day Lord Mahavira, the last of the Tirthankaras, attained Nirvana, or liberation, after his death in 527 BCE.
Diwali is celebrated over five days throughout
Diwali marks the end of the Hindu calendar year in
During Diwali people light small oil lamps, place them around the home, and pray for health, knowledge, and peace.
The rows of Diwali lamps symbolize the light within the individual that rids the soul of the darkness of ignorance.
Goddess Lakshmi, Hindu Goddess of prosperity and wealth, and Lord Kubera, Hindu God of wealth, is worshipped in homes and also by merchants, shopkeepers, corporates and by all business men.
Goddess Kali is worshipped on Diwali in
Gambling of playing cards on Diwali is encouraged in many regions as method to know the luck in the coming year.
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