About Diwali Festival

Festival of lights

A Few points about Diwali

Diwali  is the festival of lights

Diwali  also called as Divali or Deepavali or Deepawali or Dipavali

தமிழ் – தீபாவளி

Diwali gets its name from the Sanskrit word “Deepawali” which means “a row of lights“. It is a Hindu Festival

Deepavali is also celebrated by non-Hindu communities. It is celebrated across the world for different reasons and occasions

It usually falls in the Hindu month kartika . According to the Indian calendar, Diwali usually falls in the month of October or November

Deepavali is one of the biggest festivals of Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism celebrated in India

It is celebrated over a period of 5 days in many parts of India

It begins with

Dhanteras

Choti Diwali

Govardhan

Bhai Dooj

Dhanteras is a major festival celebrated for 2 days prior to the main Diwali.

Diwali  has multiple religious stories across several faiths

Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura on that special day 

Deepavali is celebrated because, Lord Ram came back to his hometown  Ayodhya after the exile of 14 years, after defeating the Lanka King Ravana. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

Buddhists celebrate Diwali as “Ashok Vijayadashami “.

while Jains celebrate Diwali as “Mahavira Nirvana Divas”

Deepawali is one of the biggest festivals for Tamil People in Tamil Nadu, where newly married couples are invited to the bride’s house

Bride’s family teaches them how to celebrate the Diwali festival and teach them to lead a happy life.

During the Diwali Festival people meet their friends, family, and relatives greet each other with sweets, and spread love and happiness

Children burn firecrackers with their Family, friends, and neighbors.

Burning crackers is a part of the Diwali festival.

The most common text messages are “Happy Diwali” that we love sharing with friends and relatives

Wish You Happy Diwali

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