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Tips To Celebrate Diwali Safely - AstroVed

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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...

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Diwali 2019

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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’....