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Saturday 26 October 2013

The Array of Lights - Diwali

Diwali, the array of lights, falling on Kartik Amavasya.......................
Diwali is an official holiday in India,Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji.
Diwali is one of the most famous festivals of India. It has no geographical barrier and every Indian whether in India or abroad celebrates it with full fun and frolic
For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. For Jains, Diwali marks the attainment of moksha or nirvana by Mahavira in 527 BC.Arya Samajists, celebrate this day as Death Anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. They also celebrate this day as Shardiya Nav-Shasyeshti.





The festival starts with Dhanteras on which most Indian business communities begin their financial year. The second day of the festival is called the Naraka ChaturdasiAmavasya, the third day of Diwali, marks the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. The fourth day of Diwali is known as Kartika Shudda Padyami. The fifth day is referred to as Yama Dvitiya, and on this day sisters invite their brothers to their homes.

May Happiness and. Contentment Fill Your life. Best Wishes for You & Your Family Happy Diwali !!!







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