One Of The Celebration In Malaysia

Good afternoon, everybody ^_^

Well now I'm gonna write on one of the celebration in Malaysia ,that is Deepavali or Diwali .....

It is kinda of fact -- but it is an interesting fact to read with pictures ... so it is fun to read n easy to understand ..........

DIWALI - DEEPAVALI

Diwali (also spelled Devali in certain regions) or Deepavali, popularly known as the "festival of lights", is an important festival in Hinduism, celebrated for different reasons, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. For Jains, Diwali marks the attainment of moksha or nirvana by Mahavira in 527 BC.

Deepavali is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji.

The name "Diwali" is a contraction of "Deepavali" (Sanskrit: दीपावली Dīpāvalī), which translates into "row of lamps".Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (diyas or dīpas) in Sanskrit: दीप) 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.

The festival starts with Dhanteras on which most Indian business communities begin their financial year. The second day of the festival, Naraka Chaturdasi, marks the vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama. Amavasya, the third day of Deepawali, marks the worship ofLakshmi, the goddess of wealth in her most benevolent mood, fulfilling the wishes of her devotees. Amavasya also tells the story of Lord Vishnu, who in his dwarf incarnation vanquished the Bali, and banished him to Patala. It is on the fourth day of Deepawali, Kartika Shudda Padyami, that Bali went to patalaand took the reins of his new kingdom in there. The fifth day is referred to as Yama Dvitiya (also called Bhai Dooj), and on this day sisters invite their brothers to their homes.

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- a Thai historic artwork depicting the battle which took place between Rama and Ravana -

- Krishna and Satyabhama fighting Narakasura's armies - Painting from the Metropolitan Museum -

- House full of lights -

- Replica of Pava temple at Pansara. Mahavira attained Nirvana at Pava. -

- Diwali lanterns at Trafalgar Square in London -

- The Divali Nagar or "Diwali capital" in Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago -

- Diwali celebrations in Coventry, United Kingdom -

that's all I can write on this celebration for today ---- bye 4 now then as usual you know what I will tell......haha so tired of writing the same sentence----hope u understand-->bye <3 u all ^_^