Hmmmm, so How do I do that?

I wanna wish them a great `festival of lights` and I wish the `light` gets them he he he.

please star this question.

Most of us in India know of Chirtsmas, as well as Ramzan.

Same way, are you familiar with the festival of lights, or the festival of "Good, conquering over evil" called "Deepavali" or "Diwali".

Wish you a Happy Deepavali.

In the festival of lights (or Diwali), I would like to entertain kids with sparklers (because of the lack of serious firecrackers we enjoy back in India). I know firecrackers are banned in California. How about sparklers? I believe they are used a lot in weddings.

Any other suggestions are welcome.

Happy Diwali (Deepavali) to all in advance!

I’ll bring the crackers.
Festival of Lights in India. Crackers = fireworks.

Happy diwali,all y’all.
For the ones who don’t know, it’s the indian festival of lights!!!!!
Rock n roll!!!

Deepam(Lights)+Aavali(a row)=Deepavali=a row of Lights.A Festival of Lights.This year Deepavali is on 21 st October 2006-saturday

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights and is celebrated all over the world by Hindus. I heard that President George W. Bush was going to light a lamp in the White House to recognize this event this year

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago on October 17, 18, 2009.

yes, a little known festival our immgant friends appear to celebrate that is apparently known as the Festival of Lights. Well, we don’t need it because we already have Guy Fawkes but a happy Diwali to yer all…lol

Well, I’m from India and we’re celebrating Diwali today – the festival of lights. I’d like to know what people of other cultures think about this festival and if they celebrate it. (Cause i just read in the paper that Obama lighted candles in White House as an expression of celebration)

Please reply!

Just an early wish for a pleasant good time with family and friends…

Do you guys still remember the significance of this festival of lights? How many of you actually fast and perform rituals prior to this celebration? Do you remember how your parents/grandparents way of celebrating it?

As the day dawns to embrace Diwali, the Hinduism observed Festival of Lights, I, a Christian true to the basic tenets of Christianity that spreads love and brotherhood between all, wish from the bottom of my heart to my Hindu brethren all over the World ‘A VERY HAPPY DIWALI’. Our Universe is one; so is our Creator. We practice different religions and religion-wise we had depicted God in different forms, names and exploits. Let us be true to our faith, but let us also be above RELIGION, RACE AND REGION in our outlook on humanity. I request all my brethren in Yahoo Forum irrespective of faith and belief to send Diwali Greetings to our Hindu brethren all over the world and spread the message of Love and Universal Brotherhood among mankind.

The very name of this festival ‘Deepavali’ suggests the meaning of this festival. It is all about the light coming out of a tiny diya that is called ‘Deep’ in Hindi. Later the term ‘Deepawali’ became ‘Divali’. Deepawali or Diwali is also known as ‘the festival of lights’ because on this day there is light and light everywhere. Diwali is celebrated usually in the month of October or November.

Diwali falls on the day of ‘Amavasyaa’ when the moon does not rise and there is darkness all around. Light, being symbol of hope and positive things, indicates the victory of good over evil. And by spreading light in every corner of our premises we try to destroy the reign of darkness on the night of diwali.

It is a tradition to light our homes and offices on diwali. People decorate their premises with diyas, electric bulbs series and other decorative electric items to make their surroundings filled with colorful light and to make it bright and beautiful. After all the ultimate beauty created by lighting all over is the main feature that makes this festival unique.

Divali Significance

Dipavali is the Indian festival that brings a series of festivals with it. One after another we get a chance to celebrate five festivals together. The people of all age groups and classes with equal zeal and enthusiasm celebrate Diwali throughout India. They put on new apparels and participate in the various activities that are related to Diwali celebrations.

Diwali is not only a festival of celebrations such as lightings, crackers, cleanliness, colorful rangoli making, social gatherings to exchange greetings and sharing sweets with your loved ones but it is also a festival that is filled with spiritualism and religious activities such as worship of Goddess Lakshmi, worship of Lord Ganesha, worship of Mother Kali, worship of Lord Chitragupta and worship of Govardhan Parvat. The Diwali festival is all about lots of shopping, happiness, togetherness and almost one week’s holiday.

The celebration of the five-day long festival, diwali begins on Aswayuja Bahula Chaturdashi and concludes on Kartika Shudha Vijaya. The first day of this festival begins with ‘Dhan Trayodashi’ or ‘Dhanteras’. After the Dhanvantari Trayodashi the second day of diwali is ‘Narak Chaturdashi’, which is popular as ‘Chhoti Diwali’. The third day of diwali, which is also called ‘Badi Diwali’ is the main day of celebrations of the festival of diwali. People perform Lakshmi Pujan (worship of divine Goddess Lakshmi) on this day and offer prayers to Her to bless them with wealth and prosperity. The fourth day of diwali is devoted to Govardhan Pooja (worship of Lord Govardhan Parvat). The fifth day of the diwali is Bhai Dooj, the time to honour the brother-sister relationship.

The day of Dipavali has special significance for the business community as they consider this day to be the perfect time to begin their new financial year. Some people also indulge in gambling on the day of diwali because it is a believed that wife of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati played dice with Him on this day and therefore those, who gamble on this auspicious day, are blessed with prosperity.

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As the day dawns to embrace Diwali, the Hinduism observed Festival of Lights, I, a Christian true to the basic tenets of Christianity that spreads love and brotherhood between all, wish from the bottom of my heart to my Hindu brethren all over the World ‘A VERY HAPPY DIWALI’. Our Universe is one; so is our Creator. We practice different religions and religion-wise we had depicted God in different forms, names and exploits. Let us be true to our faith, but let us also be above RELIGION, RACE AND REGION in our outlook on humanity. I request all my brethren in Yahoo Forum irrespective of faith and belief to send Diwali Greetings to our Hindu brethren all over the world and spread the message of Love and Universal Brotherhood among mankind.

Where is the best place in India to celebrate Diwali (Festival of Lights) for foreign tourists, and why?

After signing an Executive Order restoring the White House Advisory Commission and Interagency Working Group to address issues concerning the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, the President observed Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, a holiday celebrated across faiths. October 14, 2009. (Public Domain)

Diwali is the Hindu and Sihk festival of lights
make that Sikh