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| DIWALI: THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - If you�re wondering what�s
the best time to brighten up your homes & loved ones, you�ve hit the bull�s eye
and come to just the right place !
Diwali,
one of the greatest and most popular of Indian festivals, is a fabulous time of.... more |
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| DIWALI DECORATIONS - Diwali is one of the most glamorous and important festivals of Hindus which
touches each and every sphere of life. Diwali celebration in India is very
similar to the celebration on Christmas in US. Bursting the crackers, buying new
clothes,.... more |
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| HISTORY AND ORIGIN OF DIWALI - Diwali or the festivals of
lights has it�s origin in the Hindu mythology. The history and origin of
Deepavali narrates some of the very fascinating stories behind this grand
festival of the Hindus. The origin of Dewali is connected to a.... more |
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| SIGNIFICANCE OF DIWALI - On the metaphysical level,
the celebration of Diwali or Deepavali invokes the removal of darkness,
ignorance, wickedness, violence, greed, envy, suffering and all other negative
elements from the face of the earth through the light of.... more |
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| DIWALI CELEBRATIONS - Celebrations for this
wonderful festival of Diwali or Deepavali take place everywhere in India and
also across different parts of the world. However, different regions in India
celebrate Diwali in their own unique ways. So there are different.... more |
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| THE FIVE DAYS OF DIWALI: CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS - Dhanteras:
The first day of the festival of Diwali or Deepavali begins with
Dhanteras
or Dhanatrayodashi, a day set aside to worship Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of
wealth and prosperity. It falls on the 13th lunar day in the Hindu calendar .... more |
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| DIWALI GIFT IDEAS - Diwali is the time to
give, share and strengthen the faith in God. It�s a festival which brings joy in
everyone�s heart, a time for
fun with
your friends
and family
and make them smile by giving chic
gifts
along with heartfelt.... more |
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