It is the festive time of the year again. Vibrant colors, fireworks, twinkling lights, delicious sweets, and food, all this is associated with the festival of Diwali. Every year Diwali is observed on the 15th day of Kartik, the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar but this year it falls on 14th November 2020. Just like this, there are some other facts about Diwali as well. Check them out below;
It is a Hindu festival but Jains and Sikhs also celebrate it.
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Diwali marks the start of 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.
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The word Diwali means “row of lights” . During these days people light up diyas.
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In the region of Bengal people worship the goddess Kali, the destroyer of evil forces, during Diwali.
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It’s also a celebration of good triumphing over evil.
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Diwali is not just about lights, it is about togetherness as well. People meet and exchange gifts during this time.
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Rangoli is a popular Diwali tradition. People draw rangoli on the floor by the entrance of their homes to welcome the gods and bring good luck!
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The city of Leicester, in the United Kingdom, holds the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India.
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On the day of Diwali it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi supposedly roams the Earth and blesses people with wealth and happiness.
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Diwali marks the beginning of winter and the start of a new sowing season.
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Jain community of India celebrates their New Year’s Day on the next day of Diwali.
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The lights and lamps are used to help goddess Lakshmi find her way into peoples’ homes, bringing prosperity with her.
