What is Diwali and what do you celebrate

2. What is the meaning of
Diwali
• Diwali comes from the Sanskit word
“Deepavali” meaning “ Rows of light
or lit lamps”
• as you also commonly know it as
the “ Festival of Lights”.

3. • It marks the triumph of light
over darkness, of good over
evil, and of knowledge over
ignorance . Though Diwali
traditions vary according to
region and religion the myths
and historical stories behind
Deepavali share themes of
justice and liberation.

4. Why do Hindu’s, Indian’s or
people all over the world
celebrate Diwali
• In Southern India, Diwali celebrates
the victory of Lord Krishna's
destruction of the demon Naraka who
is said to have imprisoned women and
tormented his subjects.

5. • In Northern India, Diwali
honors the triumphant
return of Lord Rama, his wife
Sita, and brother Lakshmana,
from a 14-year exile in the
forest

6. • During this time, people worship
Gods and Goddesses like Lord Ganesha
and Goddess Lakshmi, which helps
them immerse themselves in traditions
and awakens them spiritually.

7. • Deepavali is also an auspicious time for
Hindus, bringing them luck and prosperity.
• It marks new beginnings for them - as
they start new ventures, businesses and
their financial year.
• It also boosts a sense of community as
people decorate their homes with Diyas,
candles and colorful lights
• eat delicious Indian sweets, exchange
gifts, follow rituals passed down by
generations,
• perform Lakshmi Pooja and charity.

8. • According to the Hindu Calendar,
Diwali falls on n non- moon night. It is
celebrated in the month of Kartik
(moonless night)
• The foundation of the Golden Temple
(in India) was laid on Diwali.
• Apart from India, the city of
Leicester, in the United Kingdom,
holds the largest Diwali
celebrations. Every year, tens of
thousands of people gather in the
streets to enjoy a night of light,
music, and dancing.
Here are some facts about
the festival of Diwali

9. Most important - Food