What does the word Deepavali mean
The word "DEEPAVALI"
Deepa+vali
Deepa means lights
Vali means line
the festival would indicate success enjoyment and it is expressed by lights .
Deepavali has got Mythological and Historical source from Ramayana and Baghavatham
Deepavali has got importance of Lakshmi Puja also
Deepa+vali
Deepa means lights
Vali means line
the festival would indicate success enjoyment and it is expressed by lights .
Deepavali has got Mythological and Historical source from Ramayana and Baghavatham
Deepavali has got importance of Lakshmi Puja also
Deepavali, the literal meaning of which in Sanskrit is 'a
row of lamps.' Asi explained in the beginning, Filling little clay lamps with
oil and wick and lighting them in rows all over the house is a tradition that
is popular in most regions of the country. Even today in this modern world it
projects the rich and glorious past of our country and teaches us to uphold the
true values of life. It is associated with many customs and traditions. One of
the most curious customs, which characterizes this festival of Deepavali, is
the indulgence of gambling, especially on a large scale in India .
The first day of five day long Deepavali celebrations is of great importance to the rich community of western India . Houses and business premises are renovated and decorated. Entrances are made colorful with lovely traditional motifs of Rangoli designs to welcome Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. To indicate her long-awaited arrival, small footprints are drawn with rice flour and vermilion powder all over the houses. Lamps are kept burning all through the night. Believing this day to be auspicious women purchase some gold or silver or at least one or two new utensils.
Lakshmi-Puja is performed in the evenings when tiny diyas of clay are lighted to drive away the shadows of evil spirits, devotional songs- in praise of Goddess Laxmi are sung and Naivedya of traditional sweets is offered to the Goddess. There is a peculiar custom in Maharashtra to lightly pound dry coriander seeds with jaggery and offer as Naivedya In villages cattle are adorned and worshiped by farmers as they form the main source of their income. In south cows are offered special veneration as they are supposed to be the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and therefore they are adorned and worshiped on this day .
On second day there is a traditional practice specially in Maharashtra of taking bath before sunrise with oil and "Uptan" (paste) of gram flour and fragrant powders. In northern India , especially in places like Punjab , Deepavali is dedicated to the worship of Lord Rama. While in Bengal , Kali/Durga, the goddess of strength, is worshiped. Deepavali is one of the few Hindu festivals, which is celebrated in every part of the country, even in states like Kerala that has Onam as its main festival. To the Jains, Deepavali has an added significance to the great event of Mahaveera attaining the Eternal Bliss of Nirvaana.
Govardhan-Puja is also performed on the fourth day. This day is also observed as Annakoot meaning 'mountain of food'. In temples especially in Mathura and Nathadwara, the deities are given milk bath and dressed in shining attires with ornaments of dazzling diamonds, pearls, rubies and other precious stones. After the prayers and traditional worship innumerable varieties of delicious sweets are offered to the deities as "Bhog" and then the devotees approach and take Prasad.
May the festival of lights be the harbinger of joy and prosperity. As the holy occasion of Diwali is here and the atmosphere is filled with the spirit of mirth and love, here's hoping this festival of beauty brings your way, bright sparkles of contentment, that stay with you through the days ahead.
Best wishes on Diwali and New year.
The first day of five day long Deepavali celebrations is of great importance to the rich community of western India . Houses and business premises are renovated and decorated. Entrances are made colorful with lovely traditional motifs of Rangoli designs to welcome Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. To indicate her long-awaited arrival, small footprints are drawn with rice flour and vermilion powder all over the houses. Lamps are kept burning all through the night. Believing this day to be auspicious women purchase some gold or silver or at least one or two new utensils.
Lakshmi-Puja is performed in the evenings when tiny diyas of clay are lighted to drive away the shadows of evil spirits, devotional songs- in praise of Goddess Laxmi are sung and Naivedya of traditional sweets is offered to the Goddess. There is a peculiar custom in Maharashtra to lightly pound dry coriander seeds with jaggery and offer as Naivedya In villages cattle are adorned and worshiped by farmers as they form the main source of their income. In south cows are offered special veneration as they are supposed to be the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and therefore they are adorned and worshiped on this day .
On second day there is a traditional practice specially in Maharashtra of taking bath before sunrise with oil and "Uptan" (paste) of gram flour and fragrant powders. In northern India , especially in places like Punjab , Deepavali is dedicated to the worship of Lord Rama. While in Bengal , Kali/Durga, the goddess of strength, is worshiped. Deepavali is one of the few Hindu festivals, which is celebrated in every part of the country, even in states like Kerala that has Onam as its main festival. To the Jains, Deepavali has an added significance to the great event of Mahaveera attaining the Eternal Bliss of Nirvaana.
Govardhan-Puja is also performed on the fourth day. This day is also observed as Annakoot meaning 'mountain of food'. In temples especially in Mathura and Nathadwara, the deities are given milk bath and dressed in shining attires with ornaments of dazzling diamonds, pearls, rubies and other precious stones. After the prayers and traditional worship innumerable varieties of delicious sweets are offered to the deities as "Bhog" and then the devotees approach and take Prasad.
Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in every Hindu household. In many Hindu homes it
is a custom for the wife to put the red tilak on the forehead of her husband,
garland him and do his "Aarti" with a prayer for his long life. In
appreciation of all the tender care that the wife showers on him, the husband
gives her a costly gift. This Gudi Padwa is symbolic of love and devotion
between the wife and husband. On this day newly married daughters with their
husbands are invited for special meals and given presents. Deepavali
celebration is a very happy occasion for all.
Deepavali Festival Dates - 2011, 2012 and 2013
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Festival
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Deepavali 2011
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Diwali 2012
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Deepawali 2013
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Dhanteras / Dhanwantari Trayodashi
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24 October, 2011
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11 November, 2012
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01 November, 2013
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Naraka Chaturdashi
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25 October, 2011
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12 November, 2012
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02 November, 2013
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Lakshmi Puja
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26 October, 2011
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13 November, 2012
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03 November, 2013
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Padwa & Govardhan Puja
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27 October, 2011
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14 November, 2012
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04 November, 2013
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Bhai Duj/ Sodara Bidige
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28 October, 2011
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15 November, 2012
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05 November, 2013
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May the festival of lights be the harbinger of joy and prosperity. As the holy occasion of Diwali is here and the atmosphere is filled with the spirit of mirth and love, here's hoping this festival of beauty brings your way, bright sparkles of contentment, that stay with you through the days ahead.
Best wishes on Diwali and New year.
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