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Introduction: Diwali , the ‘festival of lights’ is one of the biggest celebrations across the world. It is celebrated with enthusiasm by people of all ages. The festival features fun, food and frolic. This is one of the festivals which symbolizes the victory of Good over Evil. Many people have the custom of lighting the entire house with earthen lamps. It is important to celebrate the festival happily, at the same time very safely as there is the risk of fire. Tips to celebrate safe Diwali It is important to keep many things in mind to have a safe and happy festival: Dresses : Wear cotton dresses and cover the feet with footwear. Synthetic dresses catch fire easily. It is better to wear an old dress, rather than a new dress, as sparks from the fire may make small holes in the dress. Fire Extinguisher: Keep a bucket of sand and water near the place where people are bursting crackers, to keep the fire away. Many families would also have a fire extinguisher to put out th...

Diwali is a very important Indian festival. It is celebrated across the nation with great fanfare. Also called the “Festival of Lights”,  Diwali 2019  is a 5-day celebration. On this occasion, friends and families reunite, light earthen lamps (diyas) in their homes, feast on sweets, exchange gifts, burn firecrackers and play cards and games. The festival falls on ‘Amavasya’ (no moon night) and signals the beginning of a New Year. It marks a period of new beginnings as the belief is that  Goddess Lakshmi  visits the houses of devotees at midnight and blesses them with happiness and wealth. The festival of Diwali indicates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, it is called the festival of lights. History of Diwali The history of Diwali goes back to ancient India. Many legends talk about the origin of this festival. Some say it celebrates the marriage of Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) with Lord Vishnu. Other legends claim it’s the birthday ...

One of the main rituals performed during  Diwali  is the Lakshmi Pooja. It is believed that this ritual has the power to to attract Goddess Lakshmi into one’s home. This is a special time to pray to the Goddess. This will ensure that the coming year will be filled with peace, wealth and prosperity. Below are step by step instructions on how to perform Diwali pooja at home. It is seen that many people perform  Lakshmi Pooja  only during Diwali. But making it a daily ritual brings immense blessings for the family. A simple ritual is to light an oil lamp in front of Goddess Lakshmi and pray to her. This is sufficient to invoke the grace of the goddess. Purify the house and surroundings. The house should be cleaned properly. Gangajal or water from the Ganga river can be sprinkled on the surroundings to purify it. Erect the platform. On a raised platform, spread a red cloth and place a handful of grains in the middle. Place the kalash (pot). Keep the pot...

Deepavali or Diwali is the Indian festival of lights. It is widely celebrated across the world. Diwali is an Indian festival that is celebrated all over the country and there are many stories associated with it.   Discover ten surprising facts about Diwali that you were probably not aware of. Diwali festival 2019 1.        Many think that Diwali is a Hindu festival, but it is also celebrated by several other communities like Jains, Sikhs and several folk religions.   2.        Grand decorations, fireworks, new clothes and lights mark Diwali celebrations . This is because Diwali is the day on which Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, is believed to wander the Earth and grant blessings of joy and wealth.   3.        For Jain believers, this is the day Lord Mahavira, the last of the 24 Thirthankaras (Great Teachers), achieved ‘Nirvana’....