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Diwali - Festival of Lights

Diwali popularly known as the festival of lights, is an important five-day festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. For Hindus, Diwali is the most important festival of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.

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Diwali Celebration

Diyas, Sweets, Rangoli, Gifts - It's all a part of Diwali Celebration!

Diwali symbolizes diyas, the lighting of small clay lamps (diya) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends. Most Indian business communities begin the financial year on the first day of Diwali.

All the homes and streets are lighted using diyas,lanterns and candles. Kids love this festival as they get new clothes and also they enjoy bursting crackers with friends and family members!

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Diwali Crackers

Bursting crackers is the most fun part for kids during Diwali.

We know bursting crackers causes noise pollution and air pollution, however people enjoy bursting crackers and especially kids.

See this video taken on Diwali day and people enjoying the bursting of crackers!

Diwali Celebration 2007: by kidsandbibs | video info

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Diwali Rangoli

Rangoli - rows of lovely colors!

Rangoli is a Sanskrit word which means a creative expression of art through the use of color.The word rangoli may also have come from "rang" (color) + "aavalli" (row), which means row of colors, or from rang+avalli, which means creepers of colors. Basically, Rangoli is the art of drawing images and motifs on the floor and walls of one's home using different color powders. Designed with a beautiful combination of various colors, the Rangoli images create an enchanting piece of art. The main purpose of making rangolis in diwali is to welcome Goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth, to individual homes apart from warding off the evil eye.

Rangoli is made using rice powder/chalk powder, crushed limestones. These days ready-made rangoli patterns are available so it is easy to make rangoli by novice also. Otherwise making rangoli is an art, the rangoli is made using fingers and it is believed that one must not break the lines while making rangoli patterns.

Diwali Peacock Rangoli

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Diwali Sweets

Diwali Faral - Diwali Food

Making sweets and eating sweets during Diwali is the most favourite thing to do. Ladies start making the diwali sweets 10 days before Diwali festival and there are lots of sweet varieties. The popular being laddu,karanji etc.

The most popular sweets made at home during Diwali are:
Besan laddu
Rawa Laddu
Chiwda
Karanji
Chakli
Shev
Shankarpale

All these diwali foods tastes great and it is offered to the God for Diwali prayer and you get to eat these snacks in most of the homes during Diwali.

Chakli

Karanji - Diwali Sweet

Chivda

Diwali Karanji Recipe

Karanji is also known as Gujiya

Learn how to make this delicious sweet called Karanji.

Diwali Gifts

Gift something unique!

Diwali is the time when people exchange gifts. Corporates give gifts to it's employees and everywhere people indulge in shopping. It is a new beginning, so everyone is in a happy mood and shops do good sales during the Diwali season.

Diwali is a time when everyone looks forward to their gifts. One should choose gifts which will be treasured.

You can gift various hand made items. If you love DIY Crafts, then make votive holders, personalize them and gift a set of votive holders. I am sure the person will be impressed.

Diwali Torans

Garland for Festivals

Torans or Garlands of flowers, leaves or any decorative items are symbolic to any festive occasion in India. Torans are garlands usually made of leaves, marigold flowers etc. However these days torans are made with many decorative items including artificial flowers, beads, stone work, golden lace etc. Torans are similar to wreaths.

Diwali Lanterns

Diwali Lighting with Lanterns

Lanterns are an integral part of Diwali celebration. Weeks before the actual Diwali day, people start decorating their homes with lanterns and lights.

Nowadays you find Lanterns in all varieties and shapes and sizes. The fabrci lantern with mirror work is very common in India and also the papaer decorative lanterns made with various paper types and different cut works.

However these days the chinese market has invaded our markets and you will find lots of shops selling chinese lanterns and they are comparatively less expensive, so many households buy chinese paper lanterns to decorate their homes for Diwali.

Images of Diwali Lanterns

You will love the colorful Diwali Lanterns!

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Diwali Diyas

Diya - earthern oil lamps

Diya is synonymous with Diwali. Diwali is incomplete without lighting diyas. Diya is nothing but a clay based lamp which is lit using oil and cotton wick.

These days, diya comes in all shapes and varieties. One of the most enjoyable craft during Diwali is decorating the diyas. Kids love decorating the diyas in bright acrylic colors and use other decorative items like beads, sequins, lace, glitter etc to give it more decorative look.

Diwali Diya Decoration

Photos of Diwali Diya

Let there be light! Happy diwali! by kalyan02

Happy Diwali - Festival of light by Rameshng

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Diwali Gifts and Cards

Make someone feel special and loved this Diwali.

Diwali is the time, when gifts are exchanged. With so many gifting options, choosing the perfect gift for your family, friends and relatives becomes a big task. We are there to help you out. Check out these lovely Diwali gifts ranging from simple rangoli design tote bags to personalized tshirts and aprons.

Diwali Cards

Lovely Diwali cards just perfect for the occasion!

Diwali is the time when we send greetings to each other. Sending Diwali cards is very popular among Indians. If you have an idian fried and would like to wish him/her a very Happy Diwali 2011. then check out these wonderful Diwali cards.