About Diwali

Diwali popularly known as the "festival of lights", is an important one-day festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, celebrated for different reasons, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.


The name "Diwali" is a contraction of "Deepavali" which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (diyas or di-pas) in Sanskrit filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.

The Origin of Diwali

Historically, the origin of Diwali can be traced back to ancient India, when it was probably an important harvest festival. However, there are various legends pointing to the origin of Diwali or 'Deepawali.' Some believe it to be the celebration of the marriage of Lakshmi with Lord Vishnu. Whereas in Bengal the festival is dedicated to the worship of Mother Kali, the dark goddess of strength. Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed God, the symbol of auspiciousness and wisdom, is also worshiped in most Hindu homes on this day. In Jainism, Deepawali has an added significance to the great event of Lord Mahavira attaining the eternal bliss of nirvana. Diwali also commemorates the return of Lord Rama along with Sita and Lakshman from his fourteen year long exile and vanquishing the demon-king Ravana. In joyous celebration of the return of their king, the people of Ayodhya, the Capital of Rama, illuminated the kingdom with earthen diyas (oil lamps) and burst crackers.

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Diwali Wishes

" May the beauty
Of deepavali season
Fill your home with
Happiness,
And may the coming year
Provide you with all
That bring you joy! "


"  May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life
Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health.
Happy Diwali! "


" With gleam of diyas
And the echo of the chants
May happiness and contentment fill your life
Wishing you a very happy and prosperous Diwali! "


" This Diwali I Am Sending You CASH:
C-Care
A-Affection
S-Smiles
H-Hugs
* HAPPY DIWALI "


" May This Diwali be as bright as ever
That leads you on the road of Success.
Wish you and your family.
A very Happy Diwali! "


" May the festival of lights brighten up
You and your near and dear ones' life!
And bring joy, health and wealth to all of you!
Happy Diwali! "


" Joy Joy Joy We can play wid our cousins We can eat so many sweets We can fire crackers We can worship Goddess Lakshmi because "It's "Diwali" "


"  With my
1 heart
2 eyes
7 liter blood
206 bones
4.5 million red cells
60 trillion D N A"S...
All wishing you a very very
HAPPY DIWALI! "


" For this, is a special time when family
And friends get together,for fun.
Wishing laughter and fun to cheer your days,
In this festive season of diwali and always!!!!!!!!
Happy Deepavali "


"  May the beauty
Of deepavali season
Fill your home with
Happiness,
And may the coming year
Provide you with all
That bring you joy! "


"  With gleam of Diyas
And the Echo of the Chants
May Happiness and Contentment Fill Your life
Wishing you a very happy and prosperous Diwali!! "


" May the divine light of diwali
spread into your Life
peace, prosperity, happiness
and good health "


"  It Is Time To Feel Good,
Time 4 Reunion,
Time 2 Share Happiness,
Time To Feel Being Loved,
Time 2 Show Ur Love,
Time 2 Live For Others And
Time To Wish For Peace.
HAPPY DIWALI. Cheeeeeers. "



" Light For Ur Brightful Future;
Cracker For Ur Demolish Of Ur Failure;
Rangoli For Ur Colorful Life;
Happy Diwali.. "


" Sun Glows For A Day,
Candle For An Hour,
Matchstick For A Minute,
But A Wish Can Glow Days Forever,
So Here Is My Wish For Glowing DIWALI,
Glowing Life!! "


" I Searched Many Gardens
To Select A Flower To Give U
As My Diwali Gift.
But, I Didn't Find Any Flower
Beautiful Than Ur Smile.
*Happy Diwali*  "



"  A Very Happy Diwali To U
And Yr Beautiful Family.
May God Give U All That U Want
& Need In Yr Life Enjoy
The Festival With Lots Of Lights "


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