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Diwali

• The story of Diwali
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• DeepaVali or Diwali is the Indian Festival of
  lights.
• Deepa means lamp or light and Vali means
  string of.

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• It is one of the biggest Hindu festivals
  celebrated with pomp and splendour all over India
  and in many other parts of the world.

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• The Hindu calendar is based on the lunar cycle
  and the movement of the moon, unlike the
  conventional Western (or Gregorian) calendar.
• The result is that Hindu festivals move about the
  Western calendar from year to year.
• Diwali, for example falls on the date of the new
  moon between the Hindu months of Asvina and
  Kartika, usually this is in October or November.

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What is the story of King Rama?

• After fourteen years of exile in the forest, the
  King of Ayodhya, Rama, and his brother Laksman,
  returned to their hometown.
• Before that, they defeated Demon King Ravana in a
  fierce war.
• Upon Rama's return to Ayodhya the people of the
  town lit lamps to welcome the King back and to
  celebrate the victory over Ravana.
• Overjoyed at the return of King Rama, the people
  danced and celebrated and fired fireworks to show
  how happy they were. These festivities continue
  every year at Diwali and are still celebrated
  today.

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Celebrations
Homes are thoroughly cleaned, windows are opened
and diyas are lit as a greeting to Lakshmi,
goddess of wealth.
candles are often substituted for diyas. During
Diwali, gifts are exchanged and festive meals
are prepared.

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• The celebration means as much to Hindus as
  Christmas does to Christians.
• Because there are many regions in India, there
  are many different versions of the Diwali
  festival.
• The celebration of Diwali is often accompanied by
  the exchange of sweets and the explosion of
  fireworks.
• As with other Indian festivals, Diwali signifies
  many different things to people across the
  country.

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FIVE DAYS OF FESTIVITIES

• The first day is called Dhan Theras. People buy
  jewellery and worship it to God.

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• The second day is called Narka Chaturdashi.
  It marks the death of the tyrant king
  Narakusara who imprisoned many sons and
  daughters of the Gods.

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The third day is the most important day called
Lakshmi-Puja.
Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of good luck, wealth
and fortune, is worshiped.
Those who have a business do the Puja in office
as it is considered lucky and auspicious.

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Lakshmi Pooja

• The Goddess Lakshmi is
• thanked for all that she has
• given in the year gone by. This is
• a religious ritual.

• For people with their own businesses,
• doing a puja in the office is a must
• as it is considered lucky.

• After puja, friends and relatives
• visit to give presents.

• In the evening, families gather
• together, do puja and to celebrate.

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The fourth day is called Padwa. It is looked as
the most successful time to start any venture.

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The fifth day is called Bhaiya Dooj.
Sisters puts a sacred marks on their brothers
foreheads and prays for long life and
prosperity.
The brothers give their sisters money and
presents in return.
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Rangoli-Painted Prayers
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Colourful Markets
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Lights-Lamps and Fireworks
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Pop Quiz Video

• http//video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/c
  ountries-places/india/diwali-lights-festival/

What religion celebrates Diwali? How long is
Diwali? What is one symbol of Diwali? What is
another symbol of Diwali? Why is Diwali
celebrated? (What is remembered?)