There are many festivals that
take place in
India every year but, Diwali is one the most
memorable. Diwali is celebrated all over
India and is either in October or
November, which is controlled by the cycle of the moon. This year Diwali starts
on October 21, and last for five days, ending on October 26. Diwali is a
celebration of the New Year and also symbolizes good over evil or light over
dark. Another name for Diwali is "The Festival of Lights". The first
day of this festival is called Dhanteras, on this day it's a tradition to buy
gold. Although each day has its own meaning, the third day is the most special.
This
day consist of many diyas,
which are small clay lamps and candles, lots of festive fireworks, and most
anything that will bring like to the house. Many
families like to get together at this time and have a big feast. The fourth
day of the amazing celebration marks the actual first day of the New Year, much
use this time for giving gifts and best wishes for the seasons to come. I think
that it would be very fun to visit India during
this celebration because
you could learn so much about their culture, do you?
A Diyas can also be called a Divaa, Deepa, Deepam, or Deepak. A Diyas is a lamp with a cotton wick dipped in vegetable oils.The oil clay lamp is to represent defeat and the gain of knowledge. This oil bowl is kept in temples, houses, and basically everywhere during the time of the festival. The festival of lights is really called Diwali and the festival preparations and rituals typically extend over a five days. On the 25th day everyone leaves the streets to go into their homes and renovate,clean or decorate for Diwali.
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