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Diwali: A Festival of Lights and Goodness

Diwali, also called "Deepawali," symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrated over two days, the festival includes rituals, cleaning, decorating, wearing new clothes, prayers, lighting lamps, fireworks, and sharing food and gifts with neighbors and friends. The lighting of diyas signifies the start of happiness and prosperity, while pujas and prayers are offered for good luck. The festive atmosphere includes vibrant firework shows and a variety of delicious food gifts. Overall, Diwali is a joyous occasion where communities come together to celebrate positivity and hope.

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Diwali: A Festival of Lights and Goodness

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  1. DIWALI The Festival of Lights----- A celebration of light over darkness, good over evil

  2. By Brittany King Comm 1010 -021 Diwali, also known as “Deepawali”, means “a row or cluster of lights” or “rows of diyas (clay lamps)” Two day Hindu festival held on the 15th day of the month of Kartika in the Hindu calendar.

  3. By Brittany King Comm 1010 -021 The North • Lord Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana forced into exile • Lord Rama kills Ravana-a demon king • Return of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana Lamps are lit to guide the way

  4. By Brittany King Comm 1010 -021 The South Asura Naraka, imprisons tens of thousands of inhabitants. Krishna and his wife Satyabhama kill Asura Naraka Krishna rescues 16000 captive women

  5. By Brittany King Comm 1010 -021 The Day Before Clean the house of junk Bring good feelings Decorate for Diwali

  6. By Brittany King Comm 1010 -021 The Day of DiwaliOctober 23,2014

  7. By Brittany King Comm 1010 -021 • Take a oil bath • Wear brand new clothes • Make some puja and say prayers • Make lots of food to share with neighbors • Light many candles and turn on all lights to help combat evil • Huge firework shows with neighbors and friends • Exchange gifts

  8. By Brittany King Comm 1010 -021 The diya lighting represents the beginning of happiness Diwali pujas New Clothes worn Prayers are offered for good luck and good graces

  9. By Brittany King Comm 1010 -021 Fireworks and Food Gifts

  10. By Brittany King Comm 1010 -021 Overall………..

  11. Works Cited "Diwali Festival." Diwali. Society for the Confluence of Festivals in India, n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2014. "Diwali Pujas - Google Search." Diwali Pujas - Google Search. Iloveindia.com, n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2014. Monica. "Before and After Diwali Eve." Before and After RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2014. "November | 2013 | | Page 2." BhrathGaran. Wordpress.com, n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2014. Raj, Prithivi. "Tell Me about Diwali." Online interview. 14 Oct. 2014. "Rama vs Ravana - Google Search." Rama vs Ravana - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2014. By Brittany King Comm 1010 -021

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