Deepavali

• • • • Diwali 2023 (Deepavali 2023) is on Sunday, November 12th in India. Diwali's date is determined by the India calendar and changes every year, ranging from October to November. It is observed on the 15th day of the 8th month (the month of Kartik) in India's calendar. The day is an Amavasya or 'new moon day'. Amavasya Tithi (the period when the moon opposes the sun's light by up to 12°) is from 02:44pm on November 12th to 02:56pm on November 13th in 2023. The Goddess Lakshmi (the god of wealth) is mainly worshiped during Diwali Puja for happiness, prosperity, and fame. For Diwali 2023, the Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (best time to worship Lakshmi) is the 1 hour 56 minutes from 05:40pm to 07:36pm on November 12th . Deepavali meaning 'Line of Lamps'. It is one of the most important The celebrations of Diwali 2023 last for 5 days. • Diwali Day 1: November 10th, 2023 Trayodashi - Dhanteras • Diwali Day 2: November 11th, 2023 Chaturdashi - Choti Diwali • Diwali Day 3: November 12th, 2023 Amavasya - Diwali • Diwali Day 4: November 13th, 2023 Pratipada - Padwa • Diwali Day 5: November 14th, 2023 Dwitiya - Bhai Duj I have never hear of this company… I have never hear of this company before , and after reading all these reviews ,I decided to give it a try . The professionalism and communicative skill received by one of the agent , Sharon of Asia Highlights , convince me that She was the right travel agent for my trip in Asia . Very quickly she communicated with me and got all the det...

It’s time for vibrant colours, eye-popping fireworks, twinkling lights and delicious food! Ready? Then check out our ten facts about Diwali… When is Diwali 2022? The exact dates change each year but this year, Diwali falls on Monday 24 October. Facts about Diwali 1) Diwali is an important religious festival originating in India. People often think of Diwali as a Hindu festival, but it is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains.* 2) Diwali takes place annually and lasts for five days, marking the start of the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change each year and are determined by the position of the moon – but it usually falls between October and November. 3) The word Diwali (or Deepavali as it’s sometimes called) means “ row of lights” in an Ancient language of India, called Sanskrit. During this festival, people decorate their homes with lights and oil lamps, called diyas. 4) For many people, Diwali honours the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. The lights and lamps are said to help Lakshmi find her way into peoples’ homes, bringing prosperity in the year to come! 5) It’s also a celebration of good triumphing over evil, and different legends based on this theme are associated with Diwali. In northern India, Hindus celebrate the return of the deities (gods) Rama and Sita to the city of Ayodhya, after defeating the evil king Ravana! 6) In the region of Bengal people worship the goddess Kali, the destroyer of evil forces, during Diwali. And in Nepal (a country bordering ...

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Table of contents: [Hide] [Show] • • • • • • • • • • • • • Deepavali Celebration Deepavali is one of the biggest celebrations that celebrate the festival of lights. People celebrate Deepavali as a festival representing the beginnings and the victory of good over evil, thus having light as the celebration’s central symbol. It means the light that took over the dark. The name Diwali came from two other words that are Avali, which means a series or line, and Deepa, which means a traditional lamp. With both words combined, it would mean a series of traditional lamps or a standard lamps line. How Do People Celebrate Diwali? 1. Singapore Singapore Singapore is a country that is multicultural, with Indians making up to 7.4% of its total population. Deepavali is considered one of few big occasions, and is marked as a public holiday. On this day, a part of Singapore called Little India is usually packed with people celebrating Diwali. Diwali celebration in Singapore is usually held in Little India with a lot of decorations in front of the stores, and people wearing traditional Indian dresses to hold prayers to thank the divine with their family and friends. Furthermore, a lot of people will go and visit famous places in Singapore with their family like Clarke Quay, Singapore Zoo, Sentosa Island and Gardens by the Bay. 2. Malaysia Malaysia Much like Singapore, there are a lot of Indians who reside in Malaysia. Although Hinduism is not a big community in Malaysia, Diwali is still con...

New Delhi: Diwali, which is also referred to as Deepavali in many parts of the country, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. The term ‘Deepavali' literally translates to a row of lights, with “deep” meaning light and “avali” meaning row, earning it the moniker, “the festival of lights”. The lighting of diyas signifies the victory of good over evil. Diwali is being observed on November 4, this year. The day of celebration is chosen based on the Hindu calendar. Diwali falls on the 15th day of Kartik month of the Hindu calendar, due to which the date as per the Gregorian calendar varies every year. The mythology behind Diwali varies from region to region. Predominantly, however, Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama, with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman to Ayodhya, at the end of his 14-year long exile and after defeating Ravana, the king of Lanka. To mark Lord Rama's return, his subjects in Ayodhya lit the entire kingdom with earthen diyas. Diwali is a five-day-long festival. The first day is Dhanteras, followed by Chhoti Diwali, also known as Naraka Chaturdasi. It is celebrated to mark the vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna. On Amavasya or Diwali, the third day, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Govardhan Puja is performed on Day 4. On this day, people express their gratitude to Lord Krishna, who according to Hindu mythology lifted the Govardhan hill in Vrindavan to provide shelter to people from torrential rain. Bhai Do...

Diwali is one festival that is celebrated across India. It signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. Also known as Deepavali, people light lamps, diyas, and candles in their homes and shops to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, who symbolises wealth, fortune, and prosperity. Before Diwali, people clean their homes to remove negative energy and welcome positivity. Diwali 2021: Date And Puja Timings In some areas, the festival begins with Govatsa Dwadashi, a day when cows are worshipped. The day after Govatsa Dwadashi is celebrated as Dhanteras, which is considered an auspicious time for purchases. Diwali History The festival finds its origin in the Hindu epic Ramayana. When Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after completing his exile and defeating Ravana, the residents of Ayodhya welcomed him by lighting diyas. His return to Ayodhya symbolises prosperity and happiness, and the day is celebrated as Diwali.

New Delhi: Diwali, which is also referred to as Deepavali in many parts of the country, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. The term ‘Deepavali' literally translates to a row of lights, with “deep” meaning light and “avali” meaning row, earning it the moniker, “the festival of lights”. The lighting of diyas signifies the victory of good over evil. Diwali is being observed on November 4, this year. The day of celebration is chosen based on the Hindu calendar. Diwali falls on the 15th day of Kartik month of the Hindu calendar, due to which the date as per the Gregorian calendar varies every year. The mythology behind Diwali varies from region to region. Predominantly, however, Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama, with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman to Ayodhya, at the end of his 14-year long exile and after defeating Ravana, the king of Lanka. To mark Lord Rama's return, his subjects in Ayodhya lit the entire kingdom with earthen diyas. Diwali is a five-day-long festival. The first day is Dhanteras, followed by Chhoti Diwali, also known as Naraka Chaturdasi. It is celebrated to mark the vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna. On Amavasya or Diwali, the third day, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Govardhan Puja is performed on Day 4. On this day, people express their gratitude to Lord Krishna, who according to Hindu mythology lifted the Govardhan hill in Vrindavan to provide shelter to people from torrential rain. Bhai Do...

Diwali is one festival that is celebrated across India. It signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. Also known as Deepavali, people light lamps, diyas, and candles in their homes and shops to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, who symbolises wealth, fortune, and prosperity. Before Diwali, people clean their homes to remove negative energy and welcome positivity. Diwali 2021: Date And Puja Timings In some areas, the festival begins with Govatsa Dwadashi, a day when cows are worshipped. The day after Govatsa Dwadashi is celebrated as Dhanteras, which is considered an auspicious time for purchases. Diwali History The festival finds its origin in the Hindu epic Ramayana. When Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after completing his exile and defeating Ravana, the residents of Ayodhya welcomed him by lighting diyas. His return to Ayodhya symbolises prosperity and happiness, and the day is celebrated as Diwali.

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Table of contents: [Hide] [Show] • • • • • • • • • • • • • Deepavali Celebration Deepavali is one of the biggest celebrations that celebrate the festival of lights. People celebrate Deepavali as a festival representing the beginnings and the victory of good over evil, thus having light as the celebration’s central symbol. It means the light that took over the dark. The name Diwali came from two other words that are Avali, which means a series or line, and Deepa, which means a traditional lamp. With both words combined, it would mean a series of traditional lamps or a standard lamps line. How Do People Celebrate Diwali? 1. Singapore Singapore Singapore is a country that is multicultural, with Indians making up to 7.4% of its total population. Deepavali is considered one of few big occasions, and is marked as a public holiday. On this day, a part of Singapore called Little India is usually packed with people celebrating Diwali. Diwali celebration in Singapore is usually held in Little India with a lot of decorations in front of the stores, and people wearing traditional Indian dresses to hold prayers to thank the divine with their family and friends. Furthermore, a lot of people will go and visit famous places in Singapore with their family like Clarke Quay, Singapore Zoo, Sentosa Island and Gardens by the Bay. 2. Malaysia Malaysia Much like Singapore, there are a lot of Indians who reside in Malaysia. Although Hinduism is not a big community in Malaysia, Diwali is still con...