Interesting Facts About Diwali - Indian Festival

दिवाली की शुभकामनाएं

दीपावली, जिसे प्रकाश का त्योहार कहा जाता है, भारत और पूरी दुनिया में सबसे महत्वपूर्ण और जीवंत उत्सवों में से एक है। यह प्राचीन हिंदू त्योहार प्रकाश की विजय और अँधेरे पर उजाले की जीत को प्रतीकटान करता है और अच्छाई को बुराई पर। अपनी समृद्ध रीति-रिवाजों और अनुष्ठानों के साथ, दीपावली समुदायों को खुशी, आशा और पुनर्जीवन की भावना में एकत्र करता है। इस लेख में, हम दीपावली के बारे में रोचक तथ्यों का एक मंगलसूत्र ढ़बने की कोशिश करेंगे, जिससे इसकी ऐतिहासिक मूल स्रोतों, सांस्कृतिक महत्व और अद्वितीय रस्मों की ज्ञान प्रदान होगी। फटाफट फुलझड़ियों की चमक से लेकर समर्पित मिठाइयों और जटिलता से भरी रंगोली पैटरंस तक, दीपावली भारतीय संस्कृति और आध्यात्मिकता की सार बोध कराती है।

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. It is celebrated over five days and marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year.

The word Diwali means "row of lights" in Sanskrit. The festival is celebrated by lighting diyas, candles, and lanterns to symbolize the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.

Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs all over the world. It is a national holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Fiji, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Diwali is associated with many different legends and traditions. Some people believe that Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana. Others believe that it celebrates the birth of the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Diwali is a time for families and friends to come together. People clean their homes, decorate with lights and flowers, and exchange gifts. They also feast on delicious food and sweets.

Some of the most popular Diwali foods include: - Mithai (Indian sweets)
- Savory snacks like chakli and murukku
- Kheer (rice pudding)
- Sheera (semolina pudding)
- Puri (fried flatbread)
- Aloo gobi (potatoes and cauliflower)

Diwali is also a time for fireworks. People set off firecrackers and rockets to celebrate the festival. However, in recent years, there has been a growing movement to reduce the use of fireworks due to the pollution they cause.

Diwali is a national holiday in 11 countries.

The first ever Diwali was celebrated almost 2,500 years ago.

Diwali has many similarities to Christmas. Both festivals are celebrated with lights, food, and gifts.