Saturday, September 25, 2010

Why is Diwali celebrated in India - Deepawali Festival 2008 - Bhai Dooj Deepawali Gifts History

Diwali is celebrated in India with great pomp and joy. It is celebrated in India and Nepal, where it says "Tihar" from many years ago. It 's the biggest festival of India that celebrates the triumph of good evil against the people celebrate and enjoy this festival by firing crackers, new clothes, sharing sweets, visiting others, many talents of each and wishes to give, to exchange expensive. It 's a historical reason to celebratethis auspicious festival.

In northern India it is because on this day Lord Ram to his kingdom, Ayodhya, came to celebrate the conquest of Lanka after fourteen long years. Lord Ram was his father, Dashrath upon request, of wild forests in search of queen Sita as the king of Lanka, Ravan go, they kidnapped in the woods. So Lord Ram went into the forest with his brother Laxman alone. In the forest, he met the king of all apes, Sugriva.

Sugriva sent monkeystries around the world for Mother Sita. Finally, Lord Hanuman mother Sita in the kingdom of Ravana. He burnt Lanka and returned to inform Lord Ram about her. Then a large army of monkeys and bears were prepared and invaded Lanka. Vibhishan, the brother of Ravana, has also joined Lord Ram in the battle. Finally, Ravan was defeated. The success of the battle by Lord Ram against Ravan rejoiced the people and was celebrated. This happened again with the celebration of his feastHindus in India. The people of Ayodhya illuminated a number of clay lamps to celebrate his return.

In memory of people who celebrate this success, burning candles and also by lighting colorful lights around their home after cleaning their home before Diwali. It has deep meaning for them. According to Vedic culture, the message of Deepawali is to spread the light and remove darkness from the world. Today in India, not only Hindus but also celebratedSikhs, Jains and even some Buddhists all over the world. As in the Hindu calendar, is the beginning of the new year. Bhai Dooj sisters on their brothers and vice versa, and exchange gifts and sweets to express their feelings for each other. The term "Deepavali", is actually derived from the Sanskrit, meaning "a set of lights."

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