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Happy Deepavali And About Deepavali
Posted Date:
03 Nov 2007
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Posted By: varatharajan Member Level: Silver Points: 4
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A colorful Festival that is celebrated by all Hindus worldwide is Deepavali, which is also known as the festival of lights. The Hindus consider Deepavali as one of the most important festivals to celebrate.
The Legend:
There is even an interesting legend behind this festival. The story goes that Narakasura, a demon, ruled the kingdom of Pradyoshapuram. Under his rule, the villagers suffered a lot of hardship as the demon tortured the people and kidnapped the women to be imprisoned in his palace. Seeing his wickedness, Lord Khrishna set out to destroy the demon and the day Narakasura died was celebrated as Deepavali, the triumph of good over evil!
Celeberations :
The Hindus usually awake early in the morning of deepavali around 3am and the first ritual will be having an oil bath, which is an important feature of Deepavali. Hindus will be dressed in their new clothes on Deepavali. Most of the ladies would be clad in silk saris or Punjabi suits of various bright shades. Hindus particularly dislike dressing in black on that day, as they consider black an inauspicious color for the festival. Hindus would also pay their respects to the elderly and most families would go to the temple after having breakfast. This is also an important practice for them. The reason why they would be going to the temples is to pray to get happiness and prosperity on Deepavali. The houses would be decorated with oil lamps and children will play with firecrackers to celebrate the festival. On the first day, they would not go visiting but would stay at home to welcome the guests who visit them.
Food :
Visiting Hindus during Deepavali will be an interesting activity, as you will get to taste a wide variety of delicious food. In every home that you visit you are bound to be served with a tempting spread of sweets. Some of the popular sweets are halwa, burfi and laddu. Hindus love eating spicy food and for non-vegetarians they indulge in favorites like chicken tandoori, prawn sambal and fish head curry. In homes of Hindus who are vegetarians popular dishes like thosais, idlis and naans are prepared.
Advance Happy Deepavali My Dear Friends.
With Regards,
P.Varatharajan
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| Author: Arun Jadhav 04 Nov 2007 | Member Level: Diamond | Rating:  Points: 3 | Hi friends,
HAPPY DEEPAVALI
Look Outside.It's So Pleasant!
LIGHTS Smiling for you.
CANDLES Dancing for you.
ANGELS Singing for you.
FAIRIES waiting for you
because I ask them to wish you a very *HAPPY DIWALI*
Regards
Arun
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