How to celebrate Diwali?

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The word Diwali has been derived from Deepavali which in turn is formed

by dipa + avali (row). Deepavali is thus a line or a row of lamps.

During Diwali, lamps are lit everywhere. It is celebrated on four

consecutive days - the thirteenth day (Dhanatrayodashi), the fourteenth

day (Narak chaturdashi) and the new moon day (amavasya) [Lakshmipujan]

of the dark fortnight of Ashvin and the first day of the bright

fortnight of Kartik (Balipratipada). Some exclude the thirteenth and

consider only the remaining three days as Diwali. Since Vasubaras and

Bhaubij respectively precede and follow Diwali, they are included in it.

However in reality they are separate holy festivals.

 

For more details visit:

http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/festivals/diwali/celebration.php

<http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/festivals/diwali/celebration.php>

 

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