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Nov 6, 2020 · Diwali 2020 will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14 this year. Diwali, also known as Indian festival of lights, celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November).
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Diwali 2020: Also known as Deepawali, is the Hindu festival of lights which is celebrated by Indians all over the globe.
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Because Diwali is such a meaningful celebration, festivities are often planned years in advance. Diwali lasts five days, and the main celebrations are held on the third day of the festival. For planning purposes, here are the dates for the main celebrations for Diwalifor the next few years: 1. 2019: Sunday, October 27 (starts on October 25, ends on...
The word "Deepavali" means "a row of lights" in Sanskrit, and its origins were likely as an ancient harvest festival. Today it is the "festival of lights," attached to various mythological stories, particularly tales about Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. The date of Deepavali on the new moon makes it the darkest night in the month of Kartik, when t...
The Diwali festival dates back to ancient times in India. It is mentioned in Sanskrit texts dating from the fourth century CE but was likely practiced for many hundreds of years before that. Although most important for Hindus, the festival is also observed by Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists.While different historical events are observed in differe...
Beig, G., et al. "Evaluating Population Exposure to Environmental Pollutants During Deepavali Fireworks Displays Using Air Quality Measurements of the Safar Network." Chemosphere 92.1 (2013): 116–2...Booth, Alison. "Whose Diwali Is It? Diaspora, Identity, and Festivalization." Tourism, Culture & Communication15.3 (2015): 215–26. Print.Chirkut, Sheila. "The Festival of 'Deepavali' as Marks of Tradition and Identity for Working, Married Hindu Women: Continuity and Change." Journal for the Study of Religion20.1 (2007): 87–109. Print.Rao, Vijayendra. "Celebrations as Social Investments: Festival Expenditures, Unit Price Variation, and Social Status in Rural India " Journal of Development Studies38.1 (2001): 71–97. Print.Diwali or Deepavali is the biggest Hindu festival, celebrated in early fall with lights, fireworks, and worship. Find out when Diwali falls in 2020 and the next few years, and learn about its history and significance.
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- It is not the “Indian New Year” Image credit: @stanley_chee via Instagram. This is a common misconception that many Singaporeans share but no, Deepavali is not when the Indian New Year starts (Tamils usually celebrate this around April 14 every year).
- Not everybody calls the festival “Deepavali” Image credit: Bhargava Marripati via Pexels. You might have heard some people refer to the festival as Diwali instead of Deepavali, and they aren’t wrong.
- Deepavali is not only celebrated by Hindus but also Sikhs & Jains. Guru Hargobind is celebrated by the Sikhs during Deepavali. Image credit: SikhPa. The date that Deepavali falls on each year holds a special significance for not only Hindus, but also the Sikhs and Jains.
- The lights & lamps symbolise the sun. Image credit: Udayaditya Barua via Unsplash. Deepavali is synonymous with the multitude of oil lamps that are lit up at dusk.
Nov 13, 2020 · Diwali (Deepavali) 2020 Date, Puja Vidhi, Muhurat Timings, Mantra, History in India: This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 14, which is a Saturday. On the day, the Lakshmi puja timings are between 05.28 pm and 07.24 pm
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Oct 11, 2022 · In northern India, Diwali commemorates Prince Rama’s triumphant return to the city of Ayodhya after 14 years of exile due to the plotting of his evil stepmother—and after a heroic rescue of his...
Nov 14, 2020 · As per India’s official holiday calendar, Diwali in 2020 will be on Saturday, November 14, coinciding with the 15th day of Kartik, the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar.
