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    Diwali is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs that lasts for five days. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. On Diwali, people light small earthenware lamps, decorate their homes with designs made of rice or flowers, and keep their doors and windows open hoping the goddess Lakshmi will enter and bring wealth and prosperity. Diwali commemorates different events depending on region, such as Rama's return to Ayodhya or Krishna's defeat of the demon Narakasura. People worship Lakshmi, light fireworks, visit temples, and exchange gifts to celebrate the festival.

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    Diwali is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs that lasts for five days. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. On Diwali, people light small earthenware lamps, decorate their homes with designs made of rice or flowers, and keep their doors and windows open hoping the goddess Lakshmi will enter and bring wealth and prosperity. Diwali commemorates different events depending on region, such as Rama's return to Ayodhya or Krishna's defeat of the demon Narakasura. People worship Lakshmi, light fireworks, visit temples, and exchange gifts to celebrate the festival.

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    Diwali is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs that lasts for five days. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. On Diwali, people light small earthenware lamps, decorate their homes with designs made of rice or flowers, and keep their doors and windows open hoping the goddess Lakshmi will enter and bring wealth and prosperity. Diwali commemorates different events depending on region, such as Rama's return to Ayodhya or Krishna's defeat of the demon Narakasura. People worship Lakshmi, light fireworks, visit temples, and exchange gifts to celebrate the festival.

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    Happy Diwali

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    Happy Diwali

    Diwali, one of the major religious


    festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and
    Sikhism, lasting for five days from the
    13th day of the dark half of the lunar
    month Ashvina to the second day of
    the light half of the lunar month
    Karttika. (The corresponding dates in
    the Gregorian calendar usually fall in
    late October and November.) The
    name is derived from the Sanskrit
    term dipavali, meaning “row of
    lights.” The festival generally
    symbolizes the victory of light over
    darkness.

    This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND


    How is Diwali
    celebrated?
    • Observances of Diwali differ depending on
    region and tradition. Among Hindus the most
    widespread custom is the lighting of diyas
    (small earthenware lamps filled with oil) on the
    night of the new moon to invite the presence of
    Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. In Bengal the
    goddess Kali is worshipped
    During the festival, diyas are lit and placed in rows
    along the parapets of temples and houses and set
    adrift on rivers and streams. Homes are decorated,
    and floors inside and out are covered with rangoli,
    consisting of elaborate designs made of coloured
    rice, sand, or flower petals. The doors and
    windows of houses are kept open in the hope that This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

    Lakshmi will find her way inside and bless the


    residents with wealth and success.
    Why is Diwali
    celebrated
    • The festival also celebrates the royal
    homecoming of Rama (along with Sita,
    Lakshmana, and Hanuman) to the city of
    Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, the 10-
    headed king of the demons, thus connecting
    the festival with the holiday of Dussehra. In
    South India the festival marks Krishna’s
    defeat of the demon Narakasura. Some
    celebrate Diwali as a commemoration of the
    marriage of Lakshmi and Vishnu, while others
    observe it as the birthday of Lakshmi. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
    Days of Diwali
    • The first day, known as Dhanteras, is dedicated
    to cleaning homes and purchasing small items
    of gold. Lakshmi is the focus of worship on that
    day. The second day, called Naraka Chaturdashi
    or Choti Diwali, commemorates Krishna’s
    destruction of Narakasura; prayers are also
    offered for the souls of ancestors. On the third
    day, Lakshmi Puja, families seek blessings
    from Lakshmi to ensure their prosperity; light
    diyas, candles, and fireworks; and visit temples.
    It is the main day of the Diwali festival. The
    fourth day, known as Goverdhan Puja,
    Balipratipada, or Annakut, commemorating
    Krishna’s defeat of Indra, the king of the gods,
    is also the first day of Karttika and the start of
    the new year in the Vikrama (Hindu) calendar.
    Merchants perform religious ceremonies and
    open new account books. The fifth day, called
    Bhai Dooj, Bhai Tika, or Bhai Bij, celebrates
    the bond between brothers and sisters. On that
    day sisters pray for the success and well-being
    of their brothers.z
    More about diwali This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

    • Diwali is generally a time for visiting,


    exchanging gifts, wearing new clothes,
    feasting, feeding the poor, and setting off
    fireworks (though such displays have been
    restricted to limit noise and other
    environmental pollution). Gambling,
    especially in the form of card games, is
    encouraged as a way of ensuring good luck
    in the coming year and in remembrance of
    the games of dice played by Shiva and
    Parvati on Mount Kailasa or similar
    contests between Radha and Krishna.
    Ritually, in honour of Lakshmi, the female
    player always wins.

    This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

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