Diwali or Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights and it is the most important Indian festival. The term Deepavali is of Sanskrit origin, which means an array of lamps.The celebration of the Diwali festival in India signifies the victory of good over evil within oneself. Festivities take place throughout India and in Indian communities worldwide. Traditionally small oil lamps and candles are lit and placed round home, in gardens and on roof tops. People exchange sweets, wear new clothes and jewelery, fireworks displays and enjoy bursting crackers. Although Diwali represents renewal of life, joy, happiness and preparation for winter season to all who celebrate it, it is related to a different myth in different parts of India. In some places it signifies the homecoming and coronation of King Rama [On this day, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhaya along with Sita and Laxman to rule over the kingdom], In Southern India, another legend describes the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura. In western India, it is celebrated in honor of the King Bali. In northern parts of India, people worship Lakshmi -the goddess of wealth and it also marks the beginning of the new financial year.In all Diwali is to eradicate the world from darkness and lead it towards the self-illuminated light within. Diwali 2009 is celebrated on Saturday, the 17th October.
Resources:
1. Online video Greetings on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/indiavideodotorg
2. Best animate Greeting which has a facility to Tweet this from http://www.123greetings.com like the one I added to my Twitter:
Wish You Happy Diwali -17 October. Celebrate & Light The Diwali Diyas! Click here http://bit.ly/17vbqz
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