Diwali Around The World: Diwali is celebrated in almost all the regions of India. Apart from India, the festival is celebrated worldwide. It has become synonymous with the culture and celebrations of India. People in different parts of the world celebrate Diwali with zeal and enthusiasm. They consider the festival as the one that signifies the victory of good over …

Significance of Diwali in Hinduism: The festival marks the victory of good over evil, and uplifting of spiritual darkness. Symbolically it marks the homecoming of goodwill and faith after an absence, as suggested by the Ramayana. On the day of Diwali, many wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks. Some North Indian business communities start their financial year on …

How to celebrate Diwali in Maharashtra? Maharashtra, with its major chunk of Marathi population celebrates Diwali in a special way that is quite different from Diwali celebrations in North India. The four day long Diwali Festival, in this state usually begins with Vasu-baras, in honor of the female cow, representing motherhood. The rituals of this day involves married women performing …

Diwali Traditions: Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over the evil. In northern India, the festival is celebrated to honor the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. Coming down to the southern parts of the country, people there celebrate the festival to venerate Lord Krishna, when he defeated Narakasura. In eastern India, particularly in Bengal, the victory of …

Tell about Diwali Festival? Deepavali or Diwali means “a row of lights”. It falls on the last two days of the dark half of Kartik (October-November). For some it is a three-day festival. It commences with the Dhanteras, on the 13th day of the dark half of Kartik, followed the next day by the Narak Chaudas, the 14th day, and …

Diwali Songs: Popular Bollywood Diwali Songs – Diwali is a five-day extravaganza in India, the land of colorful festival. On the occasion of Diwali, people spread good cheer and indulge themselves in a number of activities, one of them being throwing parties and get together. While partying during the festive season, people would dance to the tune of peppy Diwali …

दिवाली के दिन सिखों के छठे गुरु श्री हरगोबिंद साहिब जी ग्वालियर के किले से अपने साथ 52 कैदियों को रिहा करवाकर अमृतसर पहुँचे थे। इस ख़ुशी में बाबा बुढ्ढा जी की अगुवाई में सिखों ने अमृतसर में दीपमाला की थी। उसी दिन से आज तक अमृतसर में यह त्यौहार ‘बन्दी छोड़ दिवस‘ के रूप में मनाया जाता है। श्री गुरु …

Name: तारापीठ शक्तिपीठ मन्दिर (Dakshineswar Temple) Location: Chandipur Village, Rampurhat II CD block, Rampurhat Subdivision, Birbhum District, West Bengal India Deity: Kali Affiliation: Hinduism Festivals: Kali Puja, Navaratri Founder: – Completed In: – तारापीठ पश्चिम बंगाल के प्रसिद्ध पर्यटन और धार्मिक स्थलों में से एक है। यह पीठ पश्चिम बंगाल के बीरभूम ज़िला में स्थित है। यह स्थल हिन्दू धर्म …

Name: कालीघाट शक्तिपीठ / कालीघाट काली मन्दिर (Kalighat Mandir) Location: 13, Kalipada Mukherjee Rd, Sakher Bazar, Purba Barisha, Kolkata, West Bengal 700008 India Deity: Kali Affiliation: Hinduism Festivals: Kali Puja, Navaratri Completed In: 1809 कालीघाट काली मंदिर 51 शक्तिपीठों में से एक है। हिन्दू धर्म के पुराणों के अनुसार जहां-जहां सती के अंग के टुकड़े, धारण किए वस्त्र या आभूषण …

Dussehra Festival Quiz for Kids: Dussehra or Vijayadashami, as it is popularly known as, is a major Hindu festival, celebrated on the tenth day in the Ashwin month according to the Hindu calendar. The festival generally falls in the month of September or October. The festive spirit begins nine days in advance, as people revel in the spiritual divinity of …