11 Diwali facts| Interesting points on Deepawali
- Diwali is a major festival of Hindus. But, it is celebrated with the same enthusiasm in Sikh, Jain, and Budh Communities in India.
- It is a five-day festival, Dhanteras, Narakchaturdashi, Lakshmi Poojan (Diwali), Padwa, and Bhai-Dooj.
- Amavasya is considered a negative day in the Hindu community. Most of the people avoid auspicious activities on this day except Karthik Amasya (Diwali or Deepawali day).
- On this day in history, Lord Rama came back to Ayodhya with Lakshman, Hanuman, and Sita Mata. To celebrate this occasion, people of Ayodhya light Deep in their houses. It is still in practice, just Diya and Deep designs getting a modern look with time.
- Apart from India and Nepal, Deepawali is celebrated in Bali, Indonesia. It is a public holiday in Singapore, Malaysia, and Mauritius, Fiji, Guyana, and Sri Lanka.
- Leicester, a city in the UK hosts the grand Diwali celebration outside India in a traditional way.
- The foundation of the Golden Temple was laid on Diwali in 1577.
- Diwali date repeats after every 19 years as per the Christian calendar. In 2019, Diwali will be celebrated on 27th October 2019. Earlier, it came on 27th October in 2000 and 1981. (Source: timedate.com)
- In Bengal, People worship Goddess Kali Mata and pray for good health and well being.
- Karthik Amavasya is the last day in the Gujarati calendar. They celebrate Diwali mid-night as a new year night.
- Sivakasi, a town in Tamil Nadu fulfills the 90% crackers demand in India during Diwali.
- The Indian Ministry of AYUSH announced Dhanteras as a National Ayurveda Day. It is celebrated from the year 2016.
Diwali Food Fact
- Diwali is celebrated in numerous ways based on communitIES and states. You will find variations in Diwali food Namkeen and Sweets as well.
These are the facts we shared with you regarding Diwali. Also, don’t forget to check out Diwali pictures and greetings and Diwali GIFs to share on Whatsapp.
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