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Subject: ** Happy Deepawali **
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hotguy24 2.11.10 - 03:03am
This is the precious Festival to all INDIANS..
Diwali is one of the biggest festival of Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness in India. The festival is celebrated for five continuous days, where the third days is celebrated as the main Diwali festival or 'Festival of lights'. Different colorful varieties of fireworks are always associated with this festival. On this auspicious day, people light up diyas and candles all around their house. They perform Laxmi Puja in the evening and seek divine blessings of Goddess of Wealth. The festival od Diwali is never complete without exchange of gifts. People present diwali gifts to all near and dear ones *
hotguy24 2.11.10 - 03:07am
HERE GODESS LAKSHMI IS MAIN AND PERFORM POOJA AND WORSHIP HER..
SHE WILL BE BLESS US WITH MORE WEALTH..
ITS THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS.. *
hotguy24 2.11.10 - 03:22am
POOJA ROOM..
Preparations to perform Pooja to Godess Lakshmi.. *
hotguy24 2.11.10 - 03:32am
POOJA THALI..
One of the decorated plate which used for POOJA.. *
hotguy24 2.11.10 - 03:39am
DEEPAWALI DIYA (LIGHTS)
Its the traditional style of lights used in the Festival..
Recent years diff types of lights also used to celebrate the glorious lights FESTIVAL.. *
hotguy24 2.11.10 - 03:45am
Gifts and Sweet..
Normally Dry Fruits and Nuts distributed along with other traditional sweets to friends and relatives.. *
hotguy24 2.11.10 - 04:11am
wow..
So cute and beautifully arranged traditional lights.. *
hotguy24 2.11.10 - 04:17am
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Greetings with lights.. *
hotguy24 2.11.10 - 04:24am
Oh my God..!
What a beautiful Lights arranged to greet and wish to all.. *
weng2 2.11.10 - 04:33am
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hotguy24 2.11.10 - 04:34am
wow so nice..
Its celebrated with lots of Fire Works through out INDIA..
I AM PROUD TO BE PART OF THE FESTIVAL AND WISH YOU ALL.. *
hotguy24 2.11.10 - 04:45am
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Lord Ganesh wishing with me to all member friends in the group and all Indians.. *
hotguy24 2.11.10 - 04:47am
HELLO..
GOOD MORNING AND THANX WENG..
THIS FESTIVAL STARTS ON 5th OF THIS MONTH AND CELEBRATED FOR 3DAYS.. *
yeow 2.11.10 - 04:55am
hello,morning friends!hope u dont mind i added few lines on ur intro.
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hotguy24 2.11.10 - 05:22am
Hello.. Good morng dear.. Yeah no problem there is a lot lot to tell about the festival.. Its a very very gig story involved.. I will tell in part by part and hope all will respond..
You are free to add anyrhing related to the festival..
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yeow 2.11.10 - 05:31am
Tradition of Diwali Pooja
The literal meaning of 'Diwali' in Sanskrit is 'a row of lamps'.
The most popular tradition of Diwali is filling little clay lamps with oil and wick and lighting them in rows all over the house. Even today, the tradition projects the rich and glorious past of our country and teaches us to uphold the true values of life.
Diwali has many legends and religious accounts associated with it. Lights and diyas are lit to signifying the driving away of darkness and ignorance, as well as the awakening of the light within ourselves. It is the perfect time for family gatherings, foods, celebrations and pooja. Goddess Laxmi plays a major role in this festival, as do Ram and Sita. This autumn festival is a five-days celebration, of which each one has its own significance.
People renovate and decorate their houses and business places. Entrances are made colorful with lovely traditional motifs of Rangoli designs to welcome Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. To indicate her long awaited arrival, small footprints are drawn with rice flour and vermilion powder (kumkum) all over the houses. Lamps are kept burning all through the nights.
In order to welcome Goddess Laxmi, the house is kept clean and rangoli is drawn at the doorstep. A pandit is consulted for the best time of puja. The general things needed for a diwali puja are silver and gold coins, suparis, uncooked Rice, paan leaves, kumkum for applying tilak, mithaai (Indian sweets), camphor, agarbattis (incense sticks), dry fruit (almonds, cashews), flower petals and Lakshmi-Ganesh icon.
The pooja ritual is performed in the evening when tiny diyas of clay are lit to drive away the shadows of evil spirits. Bhajans are sung in praise of the goddess and sweets are offered to her. Diwali puja consists of a combined pooja of five deities: Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of every auspicious act as Vighnaharta; Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped in her three forms Mahalakshmi,the goddess of wealth and money, Mahasaraswati, the goddess of books and learning and Mahakali. People also worship 'Kuber'- the treasurer of the gods.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 05:34am
The Tradition of Rangoli
Rangoli is an Indian traditional or folk art, which is generally created on the floor on some festive occasions. The Indian scriptures and puranas (hindu mythological literature works) can be attributed for the emergence of this creative rangoli art. This ancient Indian art is believed to be originated from the Indian state Maharashtra, from where it get gradually dispersed in the rest of the country.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 05:35am
Origin of Rangoli Festival
Rangoli is named differently in different Indian states like in South India it is called Kolam, Madana is Rajasthan, Chowkpurna is the name of rangoli in Northern India, Alpana in Bengal, in Bihar it is called Aripana, and so. According to the earliest disquisition or treatise on Indian painting, named Chitra Lakshana, a king and his kingdom were extremely grieved on the death of the high priest's son. Everybody along the king offered prayers to the creator of the universe, i.e, Lord Brahma for giving life to the boy. Brahmaji, being moved by the prayers of these people, came and asked the king to paint a likeness of the dead boy on the floor. He then put life into the portrait, thus relieved the entire kingdom from its sorrow and pain. This mythological tail is considered the scriptural evidence of the origin of this beautiful Hindu art, named Rangoli.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 05:37am
Rangoli as a Creative Expression
'Rangoli' is a Sanskrit word, signifying a creative expression of art by means of colors. In ancient times, beautiful rangoli patterns and designs were made on the entrances of Indian homes for beautifying them and welcoming the guests. Besides a creative expression of art, they were also considered a symbol of good-luck. Ours is the culture of, Athiti Devo Bhava means Guest is God. So, what can be better than rangoli in expressing this cultural mannerism and hospitality that we possess by tradition. Although rangoli is made on many occasions in India, but the Diwali festival witnesses the greatest use of rangoli. People made rangoli on the entrance doors of their homes on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, not only to welcome guests, but goddess Laxmi (the goddess of wealth and fortune).
The formation of an ideal rangoli art demands the attentive use of vibrant rangoli colors on a properly broomed and cleaned floor. However, rangolis are simple two-dimensional designs, but even the modern three dimensional art becomes graceless before them. Freehand use of vivid colored powders is made while making a rangoli. The most common way of making a rangoli is to pinch the thumb and the forefinger and let the color to freely run out from the gap.
Rangoli was one of the major decorations or embellishments in the ancient times, but they have not lost their charm even in the modern context. These traditional embellishments are still used in India on various festivals and special occasions like marriages, birth ceremonies, and so. Although rangoli making is a popular art across India, but they are like a tradition in Maharashtra, where they are most prevalent. On the Diwali festival, people usually make various types of geometrical patterns and designs between which they place oil lamps (diyas).
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yeow 2.11.10 - 05:39am
Diwali Gift Tradition
Diwali festival, the most celebrated festival in India, is also associated as the largest gift giving and shopping festival in India. The tradition of exchanging gifts and shopping is very popular during Diwali. People go out of their way to splurge themselves and their loved ones as it is associated with prosperity. This tradition of shopping and exchanging gifts has been harnessed by marketers today. Most manufacturers and suppliers launch their products or announce attractive schemes to attract the people and people are willing to spend at the time of Diwali. Corporate India sees a boom time during diwali. There is a complete shopping and gifting spree at this time of the festival.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 05:40am
Significance Behind Exchanging Gifts on Diwali
The basic idea behind the tradition of exchanging Diwali Gifts is to accelerate the feeling of love, bonding, affection and appreciation. People convey their respect, good wishes, blessings, love and appreciation for their dear ones through gifts. Since Diwali is a religious festival, sending Diwali Gifts also symbolises one's prayers to the almighty for the prosperity and well being of the recipient.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 05:43am
Early Tradition of Exchanging Diwali Gifts
Gifts are exchanged on diwali day and this is not a recent trend. From ancient times this has been followed. During early times, when Indian households solely depend on farming and cattle rearing for their livelihood, even then people used to give their farm produce on this day. Sweets and decoratives were also produced at home and gifted. These gifts that time were not expensive but they were considered a token of love and good wishes.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 05:45am
Diwali Gifts Tradition in Present Times
Today the exchanging of gifts is not so simple. The Diwali Gifts exhanging tradition has grown to new heights in present times. It is considered socially mandatory to exchange Diwali Gifts will all near and dear ones, including friends, relatives, neighbours, colleagues and business associates. Great importance is given on the product in this materialistic age unlike ancient times when feelings behind gifts were far more important. There are wide variety of gift options. The traditional gifts like Lakshmi Ganesh coins, idols, puja thalis etc are quite popular on Diwali. The other traditional gifts like sweets, dry fruits, chocolates, decoratives come in stylish hampers and fancy Diwali packing. People also exchange electronic gadgets, artifacts, jewelry, wrist watches etc. on this day. Please click here for more Diwali Gift ideas.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 05:49am
The Tradition of Lights
The Diwali illuminations with lighted diyas bring the supernatural brightness and joy with the hope of finding light in darkness, achieving knowledge where there is ignorance, and spreading love amidst hatred. Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights. Light is significant in Hinduism because it signifies goodness. So, during the Festival of Lights, 'deeps', or oil lamps, are burned throughout the day and into the night to ward off darkness and evil.
Homes are filled with these oil lamps, candles and lights. Some people use decorated light candles, some decorated diya or clay lamps, and other decorative lights and put them in their windows for the festival. Traditionally people use 'earthen lamps' with cotton wicks and oil to light up the dark night. As man progresses, tradition gives way to modernity. Similarly, earthen lamps have replaced candles of various colors and forms. Electric lights of different shapes and sizes illuminate the dark, cold nights of Diwali
The idea behind the Festival of Lights comes from various versions of an ancient Hindu story. In northern India, the tale tells about the holy Lord Rama's return from a twelve-year exile and the celebration by the people for their beloved hero. The pious and rejoicing people decorated their city with candles and lights to welcome him back. In southern India, the story talks of the Goddess Durga's triumph over the evil demon Narakasura. This triumph of good over evil brought back the light of knowledge and truth to mankind.
In the city, as elsewhere, Diwali celebrations have become contemporary in keeping with the changing times. Until a decade ago, most city households used to illuminate their houses with the warm, sparkling bright lights of earthen lamps. But now, in addition to these diyas, wax candles of various colours and forms and colored electric bulbs of different shapes and sizes are illuminated soon after dusk.
Those who have a fancy for different types of earthen lamps can opt for handi lamps (earthen lamps shaped as handis or bowls). Some of these handi lamps with the designer touch, with innovative designs glittering and sparkling on them, are sold by a few women from their home boutiques. Then there are also the star-shaped earthen diyas that hold a large quantity of oil and five wick in one lamp and are available at roadside stalls. Corners of rooms and puja rooms can be decorated and lighted up with brass, copper or metal lamps.
Candles also offer a wide choice. There are the regular rod-shaped candles available in small, medium and large sizes at all roadside kiosks and shops. For those looking for designer candles, there are the flower-shaped and heart-shaped floating candles in soft hues. These scented candles when placed in glass bowls filled with water will float and burn for about two-and-a-half hours. Besides, the stores also has a collection of glass gel candles that burn for days together and are drip-free.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 06:24am
THE TRADITION OF FIREWORKS
Also acclaimed as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is associated with lights, sweets, and liveliness; especially lights. As, it is celebrated on the new-moon (Amavasya) night, lights and fireworks have a significant role to play in this festival. This is why, when we heard the name Diwali, the first impression that flashes through our minds is of multicolored and impressive fireworks, sprinkling various sorts of bright colored lights in the night sky. Although the tradition of fireworks on Diwali is not very old, still they have succeeded in becoming such a vital part of this festival that we can't even imagine a wonderful Diwali without them.
The majestic appeal of the Diwali festival is such that, it drifts everyone in a festive and relaxed mood even before its arrival. Temples and markets are decorated and lighted a few days before Diwali, as a sign of paying homage to and welcoming this great Hindu festival. The Depawali or Diwali festival also marks the beginning of the new year according to the Hindu calendar, as the Ashwin month ends and the Kartik month begins on this day. Besides the contemporary led-lights, candles, and fireworks, people also use the conventional earthen-lamps (diyas) for embellishing their homes. Prayers are offered to goddess Laxmi and lord Ganesha on Diwali night.
Diwali is really a fabulous festival and fireworks play a significant role in increasing its charm among all age-groups. Whether they are kids, youngsters, or older people, everybody enjoy the fireworks like twinkling Anars, furious Rockets, vibrant Sparklers, cyclonic Ground Discs (phirki), and so. However, there are some environmental issues associated with the use of firecrackers or fireworks on the Diwali festival, still there will be no exaggeration in saying that fireworks are an inherent part of Diwali celebrations.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 06:31am
REGIONAL NAMES OF DIWALI IN INDIA
The customs of celebrating Diwali, the festival of light vary from region to region. Though the theme of Diwali is universal, ie, the triumph of Good over Evil, the Darkness paving way for Light and Ignorance leading to Knowledge. With warmer days turning into a mild winter, the fun-filled Deepavali, is celebrated for five days from Krishna Cha ashi to Kaartik Shukla Dwiteeya. Diwali is observed by Hindus, Sikhs & Jains, each community celebrating Diwali for different reasons.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 06:39am
BEFORE DIWALI
Days before Diwali, people start decorating their homes, preparing sweets, light up their homes with colorful lights, buy new clothes & Jewelry. But in some Indian regions the rituals of Diwali starts off two days before Danteras, ie the first day of Diwali. Such festival are:
Agyaras: The Patels and the Vaishnavs begin their Diwali celebrations before Dhan Teras, on the 11th day of Ashwin. The day is devoted to preparing the choicest snacks and savories.
Wagh Baras:
This day signifies the importance of women in society. Women in the house are worshiped and they buy new clothes and jewelry.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 06:59am
FIRST DAY
Throughout India, the first day of Diwali is widely known as Dhanteras. This day is celebrated to revere Dhanavantri, the physician of the gods, and Goddess Laxmi. Dhanteras is also known by various other names such as:
http://www.diwalifestival.org/dhanatrayodashi.html Dhanatrayodashi Dhantrayodashi a special ritual is accomplished which is called Deepdaan. In it lamps are lit for every individual in the family and ancestors and they are floated in a river or pond.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/yamadeepdaan.html Yamadeepdaan In India, the festival of Dhanteras is also known as Yamadeepdaan. This name is associated with Sixteen-year old son of King Hima was doomed to die but the dedication of his young wife made Yam, the God of Death, return back.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/dhan-teyras.html Dhan Teyras: On Dhan Teyras, fast is kept and the worship is done by lighting an earthen lamp on the main entrance of the house and offering water, vermilion, rice, jaggery and flowers to Yamaraj.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/asweyuja-bahula-thrayodasi-dhantheran.html Asweyuja Bahula Thrayodasi / Dhantheran: In few South Indian States this festival is known as Asweyuja Bahula Thrayodasi or Dhantheran. This day is marked by buying new utensils and silver/gold items.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 07:34am
Second Day
In every Indian household, the second day is celebrated with the lighting of 5-7 deep (Diyas) on the door and corners. It is Diwali on a smaller scale, with fewer lights lit and fewer crackers burst. The various regional names associated with the second day are:
http://www.diwalifestival.org/choti-diwali.html Choti Diwali Choti Diwali or 'Small Diwali' is Diwali on a smaller scale, with fewer lights lit and fewer crackers burst. This day is known as Choti Diwali in most North Indian States.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/narkacha ashi.html Narkacha ashiCelebrated in all South Indian states, God Yama is worshiped on this day to get over the fear of demon Narakasura. People make an effigy of Narakasura, and burn it. Later, they take bath and burst crackers.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/roop-cha ashi.html Roop Cha ashiIn all north Indian States, the second day of Diwali is also known as Roop Cha ashi. On this day, Hindus takes a ritual bath and perform Sadhana (Meditation) for gain of beauty and magnetism.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/kalichoudas.html Kali ChoudasThe day before Divali is called Kali Chaudas and on this day, a head wash and application of kajal in the eyes is believed to keep away the kali nazar (evil eye).
http://www.diwalifestival.org/mahanisha.html Mahanisha/Kali PujaThe festival of Diwali is known as Mahanisha in Bengal. It is believed that Maha Kali appeared on this day, accompanied by 64,000 yoginis.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/divvela-panduga.html Divvela Panduga / Divili PandugaDivvela Panduga, also known as Divili Panduga is one of the most significant festival of Andhra Pradesh that include the legend of Narakaasura, decoration of house by rangolis, oil lamps and celebration with fire crakers.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 07:45am
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yeow 2.11.10 - 09:50am
Third Day
Accompanied by the exchange of sweets and the explosion of fireworks, the third day of Diwali as the most important and significant day. The name Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word Deepavali. Other names that vary according to the regions are:
http://www.diwalifestival.org/laxmi-pujan.html Laxmi PujanDiwali is synonymous with laxmi pujan. Houses are decorated, Goddess laxmi is worshiped and the women do aarti to their husbands, while praying for his long life.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/chopda-pujan.html Chopda Pujan Diwali also represents the start of a new business year so all businesses close their accounts and present them to Lakshmi and Ganesh during the Chopda Pujan.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/deva-divali.html Deva Divali Among Jains, Diwali is known as Deva Divali. It is on this day that Lord Mahavira is worshiped, sacred scriptures are recited and homes and temples are illuminated.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/sukhsuptika.html Sukhsuptika Among the Kashmiri Pandit, the festival of lights is known as Sukhsuptika, which literally means sleep with happiness.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/kaumudi-mahostavam.html Kaumudi MahostavamIn some part of Andhra Pradesh the festival of Diwali is known as Kaumudi Mahotsavam.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/badhausar.html BadhausarIn Gujarat, Diwali is known as Badhausar. On this day, Lakshmi is believed to visit the homes that are well lit. So, families decorate their houses with light, flowers and paper chains.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/balindra-pooja.html Balindra PoojaDiwali is also known as Balindra Pooja in many South Indian States. In the morning, a pooja offering oil to Krishna is performed.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/karthigai-deepam.html Karthigai DeepamOn Karthigai Deepam, people clean their houses and draw 'Kolams' (Rangoli) in front of the house and also place some lamps on it.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/thalai-deepavali.html Thalai DeepavaliThe first Diwali of the newly wed in Tamil Nadu is known as Thalai Deepavali.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/sharda-pujan.html Sharda PujanTo augur success, those involved in trade and business do pujan of their new ledgers. This is known as Sharda Pujan.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/bandi-chhor-diwas.html Bandi Chhor Diwas Diwali is celebrated as Bandi Chhor Divas by Sikhs throughout India. The story of Divali for the Sikhs is a story of the Sikh struggle for freedom.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/diyari.html DiyariThe festival of Diwali is known as Diyari among the Sindhis. They celebrate this festival by performing puja to Goddess Lakmi.
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yeow 2.11.10 - 10:02am
Fourth Day
The fourth day of Diwali falls on the first day of the lunar New Year. At this time, it is new year for most of the Hindus, while for other on this day old business accounts are settled and new books are opened. The fourth day is known as:
http://www.diwalifestival.org/goverdhan-puja.html Goverdhan pujaGovardhan Puja is an occasion to worship Lord Krishna and Govardhan Parbat or Mount Govardhan, near Mathura.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/bestavarsh.html BestavarshThe fourth day is celebrated as new year and the families celebrate it by dressing in new clothes, wearing jewelery and visiting family members.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/bestavarsh.html BestavarshThe fourth day is celebrated as new year and the families celebrate it by dressing in new clothes, wearing jewelery and visiting family members.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/gudi-padava.html Gudi Padava The association of the New Year termed as Padava or Padavo, with Diwali also substantiates the harvest festival theory.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/varsha-pratipada-padwa.html Varsha Pratipada/ Pratipad Padwa The Fourth day is also called Varsha Pratipada or Pratipad Padwa that marks the coronation of King Vikramaditya and Vikaram-Samvat was started from this Padwa day.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/annakoot.html Annakoot On the fourth day, Annakoot is celebrated in observance of the episode in Sri Krishna's childhood, in which He gave protection to the cowherd clan of Vrindavan from the wrath of Indra.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/bali-padyam.html Bali Padyam / Bali Pratipada In Karnataka and other states, the fourth day is celebrated as Bali Paadyami or Bali Pratipada, commemorating the annual visit of demon king Bali to his subjects on Earth.
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THE FIFTH DAY
The fifth day of Diwali is widely known as Bhai dooj or Bhatri Ditya, and is dedicated to the sacred bond shared between brothers and sisters. It is a big family day and the various regional names of this festival are:
http://www.diwalifestival.org/bhai-phota.html Bhai Phota In Bengal this event is called 'Bhai Phota'. Two days after Kali puja, 'Bhai Phota' is celebrated. On this day, sisters keep a fast and invite their brothers to be felicitated.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/bhaubeej.html Bhaubeej / Bhav-Bij The fifth day of Diwali is known as Bhaubeej or Bhav-Bij among the Marathi speaking community.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/bhai-tika.html Bhai-Tika The last day of Diwali is known as Bhai Tika in Nepal. Also known as brother and sister day, sister pray to Yamraja for her brother's long life and prosperity.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/yamadwitheya.html Yamadwitheya / Bhathru Dwithiya As the legend goes Yamraj, the God of Death visited his sister Yamuna on this particular day. That is why this day of Bhayyaduj is also known by the name of Yama-Dwitiya or Bhathru Dwithiya.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/gorehabba.html Gorehabba A unique festival celebrated by a remote village of Karnataka, Gorehabba fills joy and enthusiasm in people's life. On this day the villagers start playing with the cow dung and there are also a few interesting rituals that are done.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/bhatri-ditya.html Bhatri Ditya A festival in tune with the Diwali celebration, Bhatri Ditya is a special occasion amongst brothers and sisters and is observed as a symbol of love and affection.
http://www.diwalifestival.org/bhathru-dwithiya.html Bhathru Dwithiya Bhathru Dwithiya is a significant Hindu festival that lay utmost importance to the love shared between a brother and his sister. Various rituals and customs are followed while celebrating Bhathru Dwithiya. *
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RELATED FESTIVALS
Kojagara: Besides Diwali, in some regions a festival called Kojagara is also celebrated to propitiate the Goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi.
Labh Pancham: The final festival during the Diwali period is Labh Pancham. It is also known as 'Laakheni Panchmi' and 'Saubhaagya Panchmi.'
Tulsi Vivah: A long awaited festival observed in every Hindu household of Goa, Tulsi Vivah is enthusiastically celebrated with the preparation of special sweet dishes.
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Diwali Calendar / Diwali Date
Diwali date changes every year as the day is calculated according to the position of the moon. Find out when is Diwali 2010 in this exclusive Diwali Calendar!! The detailed calendar page clearly points out Diwali Date 2010. Also find out Diwali Date for the past and coming year in the Diwali Calendar 2009 and Diwali Calendar 2011.
According to Hindu reckoning, the date of Diwali falls on 15th day of the dark fortnight in the auspicious Hindu month of Kartik or the month of October/November in English calendar. This Diwali day falls on the amavasya or the no moon day. Diwali date comes 20 days after the popular festival of Dussehra or Vijaya Dashmi.
So go ahead, mark the Diwali Date 2010 in your personal calendar and start planning for celebrations!!
Diwali 2010
November 5, 2010
DIWALI CALENDAR 2010
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Diwali 2011
October 26, 2011
DIWALI CALENDAR 2011
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Diwali 2009
October 17, 2009
DIWALI CALENDAR 2010
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Diwali Recipies
Wheat Laddu Soan Papdi Mushrooms in Onion Gravy Besan ki Barfi Karanji Chick Peas and Potatoes Curry Sitaphal Rabdi Almond Seera Badam (Almond) Katli Khoya Laddu Gujia Malpua Doodh Peda Kesar Bhat Jalebi Besan Laddu Motichur Laddu Cabbage 'n Carrot Bhujia Kaaju Burfi or Kaju Katli Almond Seera
Here is a delectable collection of traditional Diwali Recipes to help you make this Diwali celebrations more zestful!! The collection includes Recipes for Diwali deserts and snacks. Choose and cook your favorite Diwali Recipe with love and delight your dear ones in a very special way!!
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MALPUA
Ingredients:
1/2 kg maida.
750 gm sugar.
1/2 ltr.milk.
1 cup grated coconut.
6 bananas.
25gm dry fruits.
5-6 ilaichi.
1 ltr. Refined oil.
Process
1 Boil the milk and stir it till it becomes thick. Then cool it.
2 In the milk add maida, sugar, dryfruits , coconut and ilaichi powder .Stir it till it becomes a paste.
3 Make banana paste and add it into the maida paste.
4 Hot oil in a pan. Make round shaped ba11s of the paste.
5 F ry these till they turn red.
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WHEAT LADDU
Ingredients:
1 cup Wheat Flour
1/4 cup Gram Flour
11/2 cup Sugar Powder
1/4 cup Grated Coconut
1/4 cup Dry Fruit almonds, raisins, kaju etc
1 cup Ghee
Preparation:
1. Heat the ghee.
2. Put both the flours in the heated ghee.
3. When nearly roasted put coconut and sliced dry fruit in the mixture.
4. Now put the ground sugar in the mixture and stir thoroughly.
5. Take off from the heat quickly and make laddus. You may also put the mixture in an oil based thali & make small pieces.
Diwali Recipe Contributed by: Shiela Talwar
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yeow 2.11.10 - 02:48pm
SOAN PAPDI
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup Gram Glour
1 1/4 cup Maida
250 gms Ghee
2 1/2 cups Sugar
1 1/2 cup Water
2 tbsp Milk
1/2 tsp Cardamom seeds crushed coarsely
4 squares cut from a thin polythene sheet
Preparation:
1. Sift both flours together.
2. Heat ghee in a heavy saucepan. Add flour mixture and roast on low till light golden. Keep aside to cool a little, stirring occasionally.
3. Prepare syrup simultaneously. Make syrup out of sugar, water and milk. Bring syrup to 2 1/2 thread consistency.
4. Pour at once into the flour mixture. Beat well with a large fork till the mixture forms threadlike flakes.
5. Pour onto a greased surface or thali and roll to 1 thickness lightly. Sprinkle the elaichi and gently press down with palm.
6. Cool, cut into 1 squares, wrap individually into square pieces of thin plastic sheet. Store in an airtight container.
Diwali Recipe Contributed by: Nandini Sharma
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yeow 2.11.10 - 02:51pm
MASHROOMS IN ONION GRAVY
Ingredients :
200 gm Mushrooms
3 Onions
2 Tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed
3 Green chillies, finely chopped
Coriander leaves
Salt as per taste
Red chili powder as per taste
A pinch of garam masala powder
A pinch of cardamom powder
Oil
Preparation :
1. Slice mushrooms, boil them and keep aside.
2. Make a paste of the onions.
3. Heat oil in a wok and add the onion paste; cook till the paste turns golden brown.
4. Add the tomatoes, green chilies, salt and red chilli powder.
5. Cook the tomatoes till the gravy leaves the sides of the wok.
6. Add water if required.
7. Add the mushrooms and cook for a while.
8. Season with garam masala powder, cardamom powder and coriander leaves.
Diwali Recipe Contributed by: Priya Mahant
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yeow 2.11.10 - 02:53pm
Besan ki Barfi
Ingredients :
Besan 1 kg
Sugar 1 kg
Water 1/2 liter
Ghee 1 kg
For garnishing: Pistas, Almonds
Preparation :
1. Fry besan in ghee on low flame for about 30 mins till it becomes pink and ghee separates.
2. Mix sugar and water into a syrup.
3. Add this syrup to the besan and mix well.
4. Pour this mixture into a greased tray.
5. When it cools cut into cubes and garnish with pistas and almonds.
Diwali Recipe Contributed by: Nandini Sharma
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yeow 2.11.10 - 02:59pm
KARANJI
Ingredients :
For Filling:
1 cup grated Dry Coconut
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 pinch Nutmeg Powder
1 pinch dry Ginger Powder
4 Elaichi
2 tsp Maida
2 tsp Poppy Seeds
2 tbsp Mixed Dry fruit pieces
For Dough:
1 cup maida
1 tsp Ghee
Salt to taste
Warm milk to prepare dough
Preparation :
1. Roast Dry coconut.
2. Roast maida in ghee.
3. Roast poppy seeds.
4. Mix all the above ingredients & grind them.
For Dough:
Mix all the dough ingredients & prepare dough (a little hard).
For Karanji:
1. Make small oval shaped puris from dough.
2. Fill the prepared stuffing inside.
3. Apply some water or milk so that it will seal properly (don't apply too much of water as it will not seal properly).
4. Deep fry it till it becomes brownish colour.
5. Serve it hot or cold.
6. Karanjis can be stored for weeks.
Diwali Recipe Contributed by: Megha
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yeow 2.11.10 - 03:03pm
Sesame Seed (Til) - Khoya laddu
Ingredients :
2 cups khoya
1&1/2 cups of coarsely powdered roasted sesame seeds (til)
Powdered sugar to taste
Kesar, chopped almonds and pistas for decoration
Preparation :
1. Roast the khoya on low flame till it is very light golden yellow color.
2. Let is cool for few minutes.
3. Then add coarsely powdered roasted sesame seeds and mix it.
4. Add powdered sugar when the above mixture is luke warm.
5. Mix well and shape into small ba11s. If the mixture is too hot then the sugar will melt so care has to be taken that mixture should not be hot.
6. Arrange in a plate and decorate with kesar, chopped almonds and pistas.
Method for Making Khoya in Microwave:
1. Take three cups of full cream milk powder in microwave oven proof casserole.
2. Add sufficient water to make a thick paste.
3. Add 2 tablespoon of ghee.
4. Cover with plastic cling film and microwave for 3 minutes with in between stirring. (Time depends on power of Microwave oven.)
Diwali Recipe Contributed by: Mrs. Surana
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yeow 2.11.10 - 03:06pm
GUDJIA
Ingredients :
Flour 250 grams
Khoya 500 grams
Raisins a few
Almonds 100 grams (finely chopped)
Cooking oil 3 tablespoon
Water 100 ml
Sugar 250 grams
Preparation :
Mix the oil and flour properly to form a binding consistency of breadcrumbs. Add some water and knead lightly the entire mixture. Make it soft dough and set it aside with a damp cloth covering it. Fry the khoya in cooking oil till it becomes light brown and then mix the sugar in it properly. Add the almonds and raisins, and fry for a few more minutes. Remove from fire and let it cool. Make small thick chapattis out of that kneaded dough. Fill half of the chapatti with the khoya mixture and, rolling it, seal the sides of the chapatti keeping the khoya inside it. Make the sealing look decorated by giving a look of hemming. Deep-fry these gujias until it becomes light golden brown, keeping the flame at low. Take out the gujias on a newspaper and let the oil get soaked. Serve hot or store it in an airtight container for using it on that special day.
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hotguy24 2.11.10 - 03:28pm
Yeow great job..
You have not left me to post anything..
Hahaha..
Now I will post related pix, wishes and other thing..
With warm 
and 
to you dear.. *
ashtez 2.11.10 - 03:37pm
wel vri nyc yeow,u dd resrch alot 4 dis fastival na bt i found a mistak in ur post datz d fastivl Bhai duz is alwyz d 2nd dy of Deepawali
. 2nd is u ddnt got an anothr fastivl Vishvkarma Divas(divas meanz day) na....Vishvkarma Day alwyz celibratd nxt dy of Diwali. Vishvkarma means d God who creatd dis world. Sori dear if u mind bt m teling u d fact na *
ashtez 2.11.10 - 03:45pm
bhai(brother) n dooj meanz 2nd. D fstivl is so namd bcz Bhai Dooj falls on d 2nd dy of diwali,or d 2nd dy of d moon na. *
yeow 2.11.10 - 04:14pm
hello hotguy v ashtez,thanx.
ash,to tell u honestly,i dont know anything about this celebration and evrything i posted is according to wht i searched.thanx anyway. *
ashtez 2.11.10 - 04:15pm
There are two festivals in the Indian calendar which celebrate the beautiful bond between brother and sister. The first is Raksha Bandhan and the second, Bhai Dooj. While Raksha Bandhan is an affirmation of a brother 's protection of his sister, Bhai Dooj is an affirmation of a sister's protection of her brother 's well being, and is primarily celebrated in the northern states of India. Bhai, of course, means brother , while 'Dooj' means 'second'. The festival is so named because Bhai Dooj falls on the second day after Diwali, or the second day of the new moon. This year, Bhai Dooj falls on November 16 , and the anti tion amongst sisters is palpable. After all, it is a time when every whim of the sister is attended to and she is lavished with gifts and sweets
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weng2 2.11.10 - 04:18pm
good work guys.
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ashtez 2.11.10 - 04:21pm
dear yeow,i said d same 2u d same dat u researcd alot na bt v cnt find al ryt fcts in internt na. Bt u dd a vri grt job *
