Diwali Greetings & Wishes

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“Diwali,” which is also referred to as Deepavali and Divali, is an important festival in India that is mainly celebrated by the Hindus across the world. It is also known as the festival of light. Every year, the date of this festival is calculated by the Hindu lunar calendar. In 2015, the festival was celebrated on November 11th and it was held on October 30th in 2016, and it will be held on October 19th in 2017. Happy Diwali 2017.
Diwali is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the Hindu month of Kartika. Hinduism is a major religion of India, and is considered to be the oldest religion in the world and It is celebrated in honor of Lakshmi – the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. We wish you happy Diwali and lots of happiness in your life.
The festival of diwali also marks the return of the Lord Rama and Sita after completing fourteen years in exile. It is the most famous, biggest and brightest festival of India, and is celebrated for five days. On the same night that Diwali is celebrated, Jains celebrate a festival of lights to mark the attainment of moksha by Mahavira.
It is a national holiday in India, Trinidad & Tobago, Myanmar, Nepal, Mauritius, Guyana, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Fiji. And is an optional holiday in Pakistan. Diyas light the houses; fireworks illuminate the skies and rangoli decorates the outside Hindu homes. They do this to attract Lakshmi, the goddess of good fortune. The Traditional diyas (light lamps) used by people during Diwali are earthen lamps, although plastic and metallic diyas have also become available recently. These diyas are filled with ghee or oil, and a cotton wick is used to bear the flame.
Sikhs also celebrate Diwali, as it marks the release of their gurji Guru Hargobind Sahibji and 52 other kings and princess of India that were made captives by the mogul emperor Shah Jahan.

Idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi are placed side by side for the prayers and rituals. Lord Ganesha is worshiped first followed by Lord Lakshmi. Diwali is also celebrated in honor of the marriage of the Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. And it also marks the triumph of the Lord Krishna over the demon Naraka. Hindus in Bengal honor the fearsome Goddess Kali on the occasion of Diwali.

“Shubh Deepavali”, “Have an auspicious Diwali”.

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