Wish you all a very Happy Diwali !!!
Re: Happy Diwali !!
isnt diwali tomorrow ?
Many Hindus celebrate Diwali four days from Sunday to Thursday... Diwali is also celebrated by Jains and Sikhs
FOR Hindus, the festival of lights is one of the most important dates in the calendar.
Deepavali/Diwali is a Sanskrit word which means path or array of lights and signifies the victory of good (light) over evil (darkness).
In South India and Maharashtra, Deepavali or Diwali is a time to mark Lord Krishna's defeat of the demon Narakasura.
The other belief is that it is a time to honour King Bali, the generous demon king who was banished into the netherworld after obeying an order from Lord Vishnu. (Bali Pratipada)
In Northern India, Diwali is a celebration of Lord Ram's return to his kingdom in Ayodhya after his 14-year forest exile and his victory over the demon Ravana, the King of Lanka, who abducted his wife Sita.
The story goes that Ram landed in South India first before arriving a day later in North India - which is why the North celebrates it a day after the South.
For the business communities, it is the start of their financial year where the Lakshmi Pooja is done and new account books are opened.
What the festival signifies is the unity in diversity as every community and state in India celebrates it in its own special way.
Re: Happy Diwali !!
ohhh ok thanks for informing us :k:
Happy diwali to anyone who celebrates it here 