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Diwali: Festival of Lights
Karan`, 13 ноября 2012 г., 2:27

"Diwali" alias "Deepavali" popularly known as the festival of lights, is a five day festival which starts on "Dhanteras" and ends on "Bhaubeej."

Diwali is declared as the National holiday in the following Countries; India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad, Tobago, Surinam, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji.

Diwali is the religious festival for Hindus. It is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated within families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.

Deepavali in Sanskrit means "row of lamps ", which involves lighting small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. These lamps are kept on during the night and ones house is kept clean, both of these traditions are done in order to make the Goddess "Lakshmi" feel welcome. Firecrackers are lit because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits. During Diwali, people wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.

Day 1: Dhanteras
Most Indian business communities begin their financial year on this day.
Day 2: Naraka Chaturdasi
It is the day to abolish laziness and evil which creates hell in our life. The Maha Kali Goddess is being worshipped on this day.
Day 3: Lakshmi Pooja

Lakshmi the Goddess of wealth is being worshipped on this day.
Day 4: Kartika Shudda Padyami
Day 5: Bhaidooj/Bhaibeej
On this day sisters invite their brothers to their home.

In India Diwali is celebrated in different regional variations, while different religions have their own significance. Wherever Indians reside, be it Asia, America, Europe or Africa they celebrate it.

Firecrackers

Rangoli: To welcome Goddess Lakshmi

Traditional lamps / Diyas': To drive away evil spirits

Sweets are distributed amongst family, relatives and friends.

Special messages.
Happy Diwali to all my Indian friends. On this Diwali may our God shower the colours of his blessings on you and your life.
ShiMmer
Happy Diwali, may this sweet Diwali bring joy to your life. Have fun and keep me in your prayers.
Shahood
1st boy: "My brother bought firecrackers of 500 and we enjoyed until night."
2nd boy: "My brother bought firecrackers of 1000 and we enjoyed until 3 am."
3rd boy: "My parents were not home, so my brother bought firecrackers of 5000 and we enjoyed all night"
Happy Diwali to all my Indian brothers and sisters.
Sunny987
I wish for us to celebrate together as a family with no wars, no boundaries, just love and peace.
Love you all.
LEGEND^KILLER
Wishes from the rest of the world.

Diwali is the festival of light, which is a symbol of the way from darkness to light, from death to immortality, from lies to the truth.
I hope those people who are celebrating this festival never forget about beauty, goodness and justice. Let there always be a light glowing of love in your heart.

=HappY_AnGeL=
Mere sabhi doston aur unke parivar walon ko Diwali ki haardik shubhkaamnayen
[Best wishes on Diwali to my friends and their family members]
little`star
Wish you a Happy Diwali. Be blessed from God.
Suzy_shadow
Wishing you a Happy Diwali, glowing with peace, joy and prosperity
`VenuS
Wishing you all in this glorious festival, a bright and beautiful time.
Bittercup
Diwali ki shunhkamnayein. Subho Deepabalir Preeti O Subechsha!
[Best wishes on this Diwali]
Hope everyone has a great Diwali.
=LemonT=
With gleams of diyas and the echo of the chants, may happiness and contentment fill your life.
=Prettyangel=
May the lights always shine in your life and be as sweet as the cake you share.
/_Alex_/
Happy festival of lights, my Indian friend. Be happy and enjoy the official holiday. Don't forget to distribute sweets and gifts.
=][Me[H]MeT][=
To my friend, pursue the joy of an interesting, delightful celebration and a magical tradition. Search in yourself for the real meaning of purity and renovate the spirituality, seek the truth and be a light to others in a new dawn.
Geminis
I wish you a very happy Diwali and prosperous new year.

Enjoy this Diwali with lights and colours, sweets and love, wealth and good health.
Be safe while using firecrackers. Share sweets among relatives, friends and to those who can't afford to buy their own.

Message: "Pollution is dangerous to the health of the world, enjoy the festival with responsibility."

The List of wishes will follow in the comments.

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