Diwali -- An Introduction
In connection with Item No. 1.3
Happy Deepavali or Diwali Deep = Lamp Vali= Line meaning Line of Lamps
Indian New Year
Presentation by Dr. Seema Choudhary 1
Diwali Celebrations •
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How are these events done? Put new clothes Lighting of Diyas Exchange of Gifts Food! Worship to wealth Fireworks
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5 Days of Diwali •The First day is called DHANTERAS which falls on the thirteenth day of the month of Ashwin. The word "Dhan" means wealth. •The Second day is called "NARKA-CHATURDASHI" or "CHOTI DIWAL" which falls on the fourteenth day of the month of Ashwin. •The Third Day is the main Diwali Day: This is a day of celebration, feast and joy. Young and elders, poor or rich, everyone enjoys alike. • This "festival of lights", for the common practice is to light small oil lamps (called diyas) and place them around the home, and also on the roof tops •Day 4 of Diwali is "Nutan Varsh' the Hindu New Year's day for many regions of India. It is also observed as Annakoot, meaning mountain of food. • The Fifth and final day of Diwali Festival is known as Bhai-Duj. Love and Good wishes between brother and Sister.
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• People prepare themselves for the festival weeks ahead, by cleaning and decorating their premises. Fall Cleaning after rain
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Rangoli – Decoration on Floor with colored powder, flowers and colors
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Traditionally, women wear sarees whereas men are known to wear classic yet contemporary kurta and dhoti.
Young girls wear salwar kameez or embellished 'lehengas' and 'ghagras'
Boys can either be casual in zeans and tees or they can be formal with suits.
Diwali Faral/Diwali Snacks
Chakli/Murukku
Shankarpale/Shakarpari
Kadbol
(Sweet/Salty)
Karanji (Sweet)
Chiwada
Ladoos
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Diwali in the World
Diwali in Nepal, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Japan, Thailand , Kenya and Tanzania , South Africa, India and where ever people from India are.
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Diwali- festival of light – conclusion Nobel Poet, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore has so aptly put forth the true significance of Diwali in these beautiful lines: “The night is black Kindle the lamp of LOVE With thy life and devotion." WISH YOU ALL VERY HAPPY & PROSPURAS DIWALI & NEW YEAR
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Happy Deepavali or Diwali Deep = Lamp Vali= Line meaning Line of Lamps
Indian New Year
Presentation by Dr. Seema Choudhary 1
Diwali Celebrations •
– – – – – –
How are these events done? Put new clothes Lighting of Diyas Exchange of Gifts Food! Worship to wealth Fireworks
2
5 Days of Diwali •The First day is called DHANTERAS which falls on the thirteenth day of the month of Ashwin. The word "Dhan" means wealth. •The Second day is called "NARKA-CHATURDASHI" or "CHOTI DIWAL" which falls on the fourteenth day of the month of Ashwin. •The Third Day is the main Diwali Day: This is a day of celebration, feast and joy. Young and elders, poor or rich, everyone enjoys alike. • This "festival of lights", for the common practice is to light small oil lamps (called diyas) and place them around the home, and also on the roof tops •Day 4 of Diwali is "Nutan Varsh' the Hindu New Year's day for many regions of India. It is also observed as Annakoot, meaning mountain of food. • The Fifth and final day of Diwali Festival is known as Bhai-Duj. Love and Good wishes between brother and Sister.
3
• People prepare themselves for the festival weeks ahead, by cleaning and decorating their premises. Fall Cleaning after rain
•
4
Rangoli – Decoration on Floor with colored powder, flowers and colors
5
Traditionally, women wear sarees whereas men are known to wear classic yet contemporary kurta and dhoti.
Young girls wear salwar kameez or embellished 'lehengas' and 'ghagras'
Boys can either be casual in zeans and tees or they can be formal with suits.
Diwali Faral/Diwali Snacks
Chakli/Murukku
Shankarpale/Shakarpari
Kadbol
(Sweet/Salty)
Karanji (Sweet)
Chiwada
Ladoos
8
Diwali in the World
Diwali in Nepal, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Japan, Thailand , Kenya and Tanzania , South Africa, India and where ever people from India are.
9
Diwali- festival of light – conclusion Nobel Poet, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore has so aptly put forth the true significance of Diwali in these beautiful lines: “The night is black Kindle the lamp of LOVE With thy life and devotion." WISH YOU ALL VERY HAPPY & PROSPURAS DIWALI & NEW YEAR
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