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Diwali or
Deepaavali means an Array of Lamps i.e .Rows of diyas (Deep = Lamp, Vali
=Array)
Of all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali is by far the most glamorous
and important. Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of every religion, its magical
and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity.
As a family festival, it is celebrated 20 days after Dussehra, on the 13th day
of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (October / November).
It is a festival of lights symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the
lifting of spiritual darkness. It celebrates the victory of good over evil - and
the glory of light. This festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to his kingdom
Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile.
Homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and thousands of lamps
lit to create a world of fantasy.
Deepaavali is a time for fun and revelry. Diwali is also a time for pooja and
tradition. This Diwali festival, it is surmised dates back to that period when
perhaps history was not written, and in its progress through centuries it
lighted path of thousands to attain the ultimate good and complete ecstasy.
Deepavali is very enthusiastically celebrated for five continuous days and each
day has its significance with a number of myths, legends and beliefs. |
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