Diwali Festival (The Festival of lights)

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- Diwali is the Most Important, well-known of the Indian Festivals. Celebrated by Hindus,Sikhs and Jains. Its a Five Days Celebration. and it Takes Place on the Fifteenth Day of the Hindu Month of Kartika (during October/November in the Georgian Calendar). The Fourth day of Diwali is the Hindu New Year

- The Festival of Lights is Held in Honor of "Lakshmi" (The Hindu Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity). Hindus Pray to Lakshmi to Bring them Good Luck in the Coming Year

- why is it called the Festival of Lights?

People Light Hundreds of Small Oil Lamps (called Diyas) they place them around the home, in Courtyards and Gardens, as well as on Roof-tops and Outer walls. This is to Commemorate the Part of the story that describes Oil Lamps being placed outside people's homes to light the way for Rama and Sitas Triumphant homecoming to Ayodhya

* The more lamps they light, the more likely it is that Lakshmi will be tempted to visit them. Hinds Believe that the Goddess bring wealth with her when she visit

Lalakshmi Goddess

Histoy :

Diwali Celebrates the Return of Rama and Sita (the story shows how Good wins over Evil).

- Here is a Brief of The Story: ( The Hindu Mythology)

Prince Rama and his wife, Sita, are banished from their home in Ayodhya by their father the King. Rama's Brother, Lakshamana, Goes with them tolive in the Forrest. They are banished for fourteen years.

After many happy years, Sita is Kidnapped by the ten-headed demon Ravana. He takes Sita to his Island of Lanka. With the help of the monkey warrior, Hanuman, Rama rescues his wife

The people of Ayodhya light divas (Oil Lamps) in rows to guide rama and Sita back from the forest to Ayodhya. On their return Rama is Crowned King.

- what happens during Diwali

Exchange Gifts, Often Sweets or Candles.Homes are decorated and Oil lamps are lit. Fireworks are another big part of the Celebrations

- Hindus get up early to put on the best clothes. say the prayers and make offerings of fruits and traditional Indian sweets .then go to the Parents House to bow down to them and receive their blessings. Then go to the Temple, after the Temple visit the family and friends to wish them a "Happy Diwali"

- Decorates homes in bright reds, green and yellows, and light as many candles as possible.

- Women and girls Drow Mendhi Patterns on Hands and Feet- Hindus hope the Goddess Lakshmi will see the beautiful Patterns and visit their homes

- Gambling, is believed to bring one luck and prosperity in the upcoming year!

- Diwali is all about filling your home with light and letting go of the gloom and darkness

Home Lights Decoration 

Mehndi Patterns

- How Long does Diwali Last ?

Diwali is a five-days Celebration :

*The first day of Diwali is called Dhanvantari Triodasi or also called Dhan Theras.

*The second day of Diwali is called Narak Chaturdasi. It is the fourteenth lunar day (Thithi) of the dark forth night of the month of Kartik and the eve of Diwali.

On this day Lord Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasur and made the world free from fear.

*The third day of Diwali is the actual Diwali. This is the day when worship for Mother Lakshmi is performed.

*The fourth day of Diwali, Goverdhan Pooja is performed.

*The fifth day of the diwali is called Bhratri Dooj. It is a day dedicated to sisters.

 Diwali Greeting Card 

Indian girl celebrates Diwali