Diwali An Introduction排灯节导论.pptVIP

Navaratri Dussehra - Festivity for 9-10 days Nine days in 7th month of Hindu calendar (falls in September or October). Different significance in different regions of India. Some fast for a day or for all the nine days. The eighth and ninth day, perform Yagna or Havana (Holy fire - purification and symbolic burning Evils) to honor Divine Mother and bid her farewell. The tenth day, also known as Vijaya Dashami (day of Victory of Good over Evil) Effigy of Ravana Meghnath are burned on the Day of Dussara Diwali – Festival of Light 5 Days of Diwali Diwali Celebrations How are these events done in India? Fireworks Exchange of Gifts Lighting of Diyas Food! Worship to Goddess Lakshmi (of Wealth) Diwali Celebrations In your home, how do you celebrate Diwali? Share with us how it’s done in India and US… How Diwali is celebrated in other part of World Diwali in Nepal: Nepal is a landlocked country nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. Nepal, a multi-ethnic and multi-lingual society is the only Hindu Kingdom of the world Diwali in Nepal is known as Tihar. Is like in India, Diwali is celebrated here to honor the goddess of wealth and god of prosperity Lakshmi and Ganesh respectively. The second day is for Dogs as the Vahana of Bhairava. Preparation of delicious food especially meant for the dog is a typical characteristic of the day. Lights and lamps are lit to illuminate the entire surrounding and some of the specialty items are prepared to mark the third day of the festival. Fireworks, Lamps and crackers are widely used. The fourth day is dedicated to Yama, the Hindu God of Death. Diwali in Malaysia Fascinating in its diversity, Malaysia has many mesmerizing charms and attractions. It is comprising of a harmonious multi-ethnic mix of Malays, Malaysia promises a colorful potpourri of culture traditions Hindu community of Malaysia celebrates Diwali as a symbol of triumph of good over evil. The Malaysian people call Diwali as Hari Diwali. The south I