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Diwali (Diwali Festival, also known as Hanukkah)
Diwali (Diwali Festival, also known as Hanukkah) is an important festival in India. In this day each year, fireworks and a variety of festive lantern to illuminate the darkness of the night, which is the world's approximately one billion Indians celebrate Diwali, which is one of the world's most widely celebrated festivals in India, Nepal, etc. it even is a national holiday. People celebrate Diwali for a period of five days, different ethnic, religious people will warm Celebration, is a national major celebrations in India. Usually held between the end of October to the end of November each year, at the end of the Indian lunar calendar month of August, the last month of the lunar calendar in India last day.
Diwali is also known as "Deepavali (Deepavali)", is the victory of justice over evil, light over darkness day. Diwali with several Indian mythology related to these myths tells of justice over injustice, light over darkness Story . Diwali is the most widely known story: According to the Indian epic Ramayana, after Rama God from their homes for 14 years, and finally with the help of the monkey god, the victory over looted his wife Sita devil Ravana's ten heads, return to the homeland of the oldest cities in India Ayodhya. To celebrate the return of the king, people lit thousands of earth lights, welcomed the new king ascended the throne, carnival dawn. The city is the return of the king held a grand celebration and joy, it symbolizes the king of light. Festival highlights the names of people joy.
Diwali celebrates the origin of many, this day is auspicious goddess Laxishenmi (Lakshmi) annual descend day, nature is the climax of the celebration. Every household cleaning the courtyard, open the door, decorated to meet the God of Wealth Laxishenmi soon. Goddess Laxishimi four hands holding a lotus, thanks to those clouds. Laxishimi not only represents the goddess of wealth, wisdom, luck, but also a symbol of beauty and vitality. In this festival, to sacrifice 拜拉希什米 goddess.
Where there is a story that God Krishna destroyed the demon god of heaven and earth and the destruction of hell 纳拉卡苏拉. Indians living in the divine worship 格法德汉纳 mountains god Krishna, the Lord God that he is one of the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, this festival has deep religious significance to them. The festival still important. Diwali is a commemoration of the founder of Jainism 马阿哈维拉 festival, his death into bliss.
Diwali is no formal ceremony, which is similar to the Christmas and New Year celebrations in other parts of the world. In order to express respect for the gods, people are cleaning up the room and paint. People wear new clothes, determined to start a new life. In the evening, in order to meet Diwali, India every household will be lit oil lamps. Diwali is so named, because people in this festival, will be used as the light clay bowl, put kerosene, light a candle twist, consisting of rows around the house to chase away the darkness, praying bright. Because they are a symbol of light, prosperity and happiness.
U.S. President began over Diwali (Diwali). 2009 President Barack Obama held a Diwali lighting ceremony on October 14 at the White House. According to reports, this habit began in 2003 in the Bush era, but Obama as president was the first symbol of a bright lamp lit.
India is known for many colorful and fun festivals. But none are as popular as Diwali, a festival that spans over five-days and extends across many cultures and beliefs. It is therefore not surprising that the ancient observance, which is also referred to as Deepavali, (row of lights) is the biggest and most eagerly awaited of all Indian celebrations.
The festival, whose date varies according to the lunar calendar, began on Tuesday, October 21st, with Dhan Teras. For those that love to shop, this is the best day of the celebration. That's because in addition to paying homage to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, the day is also considered auspicious for buying everything - from gold and silver ornaments to new clothes and utensils.https://cdn4.dogonews.com/images/cde5d780-b768-4f52-8ce4-4c18b7c63051/diwali-diyas-diyas_-medium.png
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