Diwali

The Festival of Lights----- A celebration of light over darkness, good over evil

Diwali, also known as “Deepawali”, means “a row or cluster of lights”

or “rows of diyas (clay lamps)”

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Two main stories: Red is in the North, Blue is in the south

Brief History of Diwali 2 day Hindu festival held on the 15th day of the month of Kartika in the Hindu calendar.

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Lord Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana forced into exile

Asura Naraka,imprisons tens of thousands of inhabitants.

• Lord Rama kills Ravana-a demon king• Krishna and his wife Satyabhama kill

Asura Naraka

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Return of Lord Rama, Sita, and LakshmanaKrishna rescues 16000 captive women

Lamps are lit to guide the way

The Day Before

Clean the house of junk Bring good feelingsDecorate for Diwali

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The Day of Diwali

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1. Take a oil bath2. Wear brand new clothes3. Make some puja and say prayers4. Make lots of food to share with neighbors5. Light many candles and turn on all lights to help

combat evil6. Huge firework shows with neighbors and friends7. Exchange gifts

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The lighting of this represents the beginning of happiness

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Prayers are offered for good luck and good graces

Diwali pujas

New Clothes worn

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Overall………..

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