Happy Diwali

[ross18]

Hey there all Mpites,

I Wish You Guys a Very Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year,

May God bring All the Happiness this year to your life,

Play Safe and enjoy the Weekend...

Take Care..

[nick18_in]

Hello all...

wishing each one of you a very happy, colourful, sparkling, prosperous and safe diwali!!!!!!! enjoy bursting crackers and be careful bout' it too!!!!enjoy the sweets and the new movies that are releasing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!









Diwali Puja
In the land of festivals called India, Diwali or Deepavali is the most grand and auspicious festival. Diwali or the 'festival of lights' is considered most significant occasion in 'Hinduism' but the magical glow of Deepavali traverses the limits of race & religion and celebrated all over India with great joy and fervor. The festival of Deepavali heralds the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, joy, mirth and happiness in the life of every individual .


Meaning of Diwali or Deepavali
'Diwali', also called Deepavali or festival of lights, is the abstraction of the Sanskrit word Deepavali - 'Deep' means diya (small pots made from clay) or light and 'Avali', means a row - meaning a row of diyas or array of lamps. Thus placing small diyas, candles & lamps inside and around the home marks the festival of lights.

When is Diwali
Diwali festival is celebrated after 20 days of Dussehra. The five days long festivity of Deepavali begins on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (October / November).

Diwali or the festival of lights falls on the Amavasya -the 15th day of the dark fortnight of Ashwin.


Traditions & Celebrations of Diwali

The First & Second Day
The First day is called 'Dhanteras' which falls on the thirteenth day of the month of Ashwin. The word Dhan means wealth. Believing this day to be auspicious, women purchase some gold or silver or at least one or two new utensils. The Second day is called 'Narkachaturdashi' or 'Choti Diwali' which falls on the fourteenth day of the month of Ashwin. This day therefore is dedicated to lights and prayers heralding a future full of joy and laughter.

The Third Day
The Third day of the festival of Diwali is the most important day which sees colors of firecrackers, lighting of lamps, delicious sweets, new clothes and family get together exchanging gifts. On this day special pooja ceremony is observed to worship Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi.

The Fourth & Fifth Day
The Fourth day is celebrated as 'Padva' or 'Bali Pratipada' to commemorate King Bali. In North India it is celebrated as 'Govardhan-Puja' to mark the lifting of Goverdhan Mountain by Lord Krishna.The Fifth and final day of Diwali Festival is known by the name of 'Bhaiya-Duj' that is observed as a symbol of love between sisters and brothers on this particular day Sisters put the auspicious tilak on their Brother's forehead, and feed them with special dishes. This festival is known as Bhai Bij in Gujarati and Bhai Phota in Bengali.



Deepavali is festival of lights, All the shadows of darkness be merge into brightness, All your sarrows be turns into happiness,Prosperity in the days to come


happy diwali to all

[dreamdude66]

Hi everyone... wishing you all a fantastic,awesome, and safe Diwali...

[prachee]

Wishing u all a Very Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year

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