AKA Name | Deepaval, Festival of Lights, दीवाली/ दीपावली |
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HashtagsCompiled on | #Diwali, #HappyDiwali, #Diwali2024 |
Related Hashtags | #BookForHinduSaheban_OnDiwali, #Tiger3, #Kanguva, #Leo, #Crackers, #INDvNED |
2024 Date | 31 October 2024 |
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Diwali (Hindu Festival) in Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Diwali/Deepavali -Updated
Diwali HistoryDiwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of India's most revered and widely celebrated Hindu festivals. The festival garners significant religious and cultural importance by symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. It is a five-day-long occasion, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year and engaging in various rituals, customs, and festivities that reflect the spirit of joy, hope, and togetherness. The origin of Diwali dates back to ancient Indian mythology, with different regions attributing its celebration to various events and deities. While North India commemorates Lord Rama's homecoming after 14 years of exile and victory against the demon king Ravana, South India commemorates it with the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura. The festival serves as a reminder of these significant events from Indian mythology and promotes a sense of national and cultural identity among the people. Critical aspects of Diwali that hold significance for the Indian populace include the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. The observance of Diwali in India involves a multitude of rituals and customs spread across five days. People thoroughly clean and decorate their homes with flowers, rangoli, and diyas (oil lamps) while shopping for new clothes, sweets, and gifts. Traditional dishes are prepared, and families gather to indulge in feasting and merry-making. The festival reaches its peak with fireworks bursting and exchanging gifts among friends and family. Diwali usually falls between mid-October and November, with the main celebration taking place on the Hindu calendar's darkest new moon night of the Kartik month. Diwali encapsulates the true essence of festive joy and enthusiasm across India. Facts about Diwali
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