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On Diwali festival, houses are lit up with oil lamps(clay earthen lamp)..Light is significant in Hinduism because it signifies purity, goodness, good luck and power. Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day when it is absolute darkness everywhere, people light millions of lamps to get rid of the darkness.
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The Indian mega festival of Diwali is a celebration of light. This lamp was shot late night as it stood strong and alone amid darkness.
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The preparations for the ‘Festival of Lights’, Diwali are on full swing around the country. Here, a woman arranges the freshly made earthen lamps on the floor to dry under the Sun. Finally, these ‘Diya’ or earthen lamps will be coated with various colors to give them the final look. You can see the lady’s hands smeared with red, one of the colors used to color these lamps.
These lamps are then sold in the wholesale and retail markets across the city and adjoining areas.
The lamps are used to decorate homes on the occasion of Diwali festival. Rows of such lamps are lit on the walls of the houses and on roof tops. These lamps are also lit during the ‘Pooja’ or special prayers held on the evening of Diwali.
This is a slightly dated photograph that I had shot during Diwali, 2013.
Sikha - means the flame.
Diwali, as we all know, is the festival of lights, and as usual, got the good over evil coverage as well.
The name "Diwali" or "Divali" is a contraction of deepavali which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. These lamps are kept on during the night and one's house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome. Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits. During Diwali, celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.
An elegant, warm, and sparkling abstract background featuring soft, diffused bokeh lights in golden and beige tones. Perfect for celebrating Diwali (Deepavali), the Festival of Lights, or for any festive, luxurious winter holiday design. Captures the magical, hopeful glow of diyas and festive decorations.
The Dev Deepavali or "Festival of Lights of the Gods" is the festival of Kartik Poornima celebrated in mainly Varanasi, and a bit in Kolkata too.The main rituals performed by devotees consist of kartik snan (taking a holy bath in the Ganges during Kartika) and offering of oil lighted lamps to Ganga in the evening. The Ganga aarti is also performed in the evening.The gods are believed to descend to Earth to bathe in the Ganges on this day
The name "Diwali" or "Divali" is a contraction of deepavali which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. These lamps are kept on during the night and one's house is cleaned, both done in order to welcome goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of wealth . Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.
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With changing trends, the old Diwali rituals and customs are vanishing with each passing year. As per experts, if this pace of advancement continues, the old traditional trends will be a thing of the past. The top most vanishing trend of Diwali is earthen diyas. They are now being replaced by fancy Chinese lights. People are opting for them because of their affordable price and trendy looks.(~~~~TOI)
Earthen lamps among a few other decorative light pieces on a reflective surface, shot indoors in low light using a 70-300mm lens on a Canon EOS80D
The festival of lights..........
"Deepavali" (Sanskrit) roughly translates into "row of lamps". Deepavalii is celebrated for five days according to the lunisolar Hindu Calendar and coincides with the waning moon, moonless and new moon phase. It begins in late Ashvin (between September and October) and ends in early Kartika (between October and November).
The festivities commence with "Dhanteras" which marks the beginning of the financial year for most Indian business communities. The second day "Naraka Chaturdasi", marks the vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama. Amavasya, the third day of Diwali, marks the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth in her most benevolent mood, fulfilling the wishes of her devotees in the form of a bountiful harvest. Amavasya also tells the story of one of Lord Vishnu's avatars, who in his dwarf incarnation vanquished demon king Bali, and banished him to Patala (netherworld). Amavasya is celebrated in Bengal by worshipping Goddess Kali in her Shyama avatar amidst much fanfare. It is on the fourth day of Diwali, Kartika Shudda Padyami, that Bali went to patala and took the reins of his new kingdom in there. The fifth day is known as Yama Dvitiya (also called Bhai Dooj), and on this day brothers pledge to protect their sisters against all evil.
The story varies but the spirit remains the same – to rejoice in the Inner Light (Atman) or the underlying Reality of all things (Brahman).
The phase of Deepavali bears special significance for the followers of Jainism as well....Lord Mahavira is said to have attained Nirvana in this phase.
Newar Buddhists celebrate Deepavali through the chanting of mantras and remembering Emperor Ashoka who converted to Buddhism on this day....... Buddhists refer to the festival as Ashok Vijayadashami.
For Sikhs, Deepavali is celebrated as "Bandi Chhorh Divas" (the Day of Freedom), celebrating the release from prison of the Sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji.
Countrywide celebrations, elaborate fireworks and lights mark this particular day as one that is among the most awaited days of the calendar.
It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and hope over despair. Perfect for greeting cards, spiritual posts, and traditional Diwali themes. #DiwaliDiya #EternalLight #TraditionalDiwali #Deepavali2025 #IndianFestival #EarthenLamp #Warmth #Hope
Asia's largest animal fair takes place in Sonepur, in the northern Indian state of Bihar. A visual extravaganza awaits all at The fair continues till fifteen days. More than 400,000 people visit every Sonepur Fair, where multitudes congregate on Kartik Purnima to offer obeisance to Harihar Nath and participate in the biggest cattle fair of Asia. year to this fair. Sonepur situated on the confluence of the holy rivers Ganga and Gandak, has the reverence of a blessed ground and lasts for a fortnight. In ancient times the Royal Rajahs and Nawabs used to camp here. The Sonepur Fair has unique and historical importance.
The opening of the fair coincides with the Hindu religious festival of Kartik Purnima, which occurs in October or November. Devotees bathe the point where two holy rivers, the Ganges and the Gandak meet. Legend has it that here two brothers cast a spell on each other, turning one into an elephant and the other in to a crocodile. When the elephant went to bathe in the river, the wily crocodile attacked. Their fight lasted until Lord Vishnu intervened and saved the elephant.
Special Attractions
Seeing the temple of Harihar Nath is the main objective of the visitors to the fair after they have taken their ritual bath in the swirling waters of the Gandak. There are a number of smaller temples of other deities surround the temple of Harihar Nath Mahadeo.
Once the pujas and the ablutions are over, the visitors move towards the various attractions offered in and around the sprawling mela ground. The village folk, particularly the women, as well as the others, are attracted to the array of shops selling all sorts of garments, weapons and furniture, toys, utensils, agricultural implements, jewellery and various handicrafts. The fair becomes merchandise virtual explosion of colours, music, dances, magic shows, cattle, merchants and handicrafts. Various folk shows and jugglers can be seen in the fair.
The area that attracts all, however, is the one where the elephants are lined up for sale. The Sonepur Fair is the only one where such a large number of elephants are sold. These are mainly purchased by different forest departments and people involved with logging operations. Apart from elephants, a large number of cattle, a wide variety of animals and horses are also brought to the fair for sale. Legends are also bought and sold in the fair.
The fair continues for about fourteen days but the few days before and after the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima draw the maximum crowds. The sleepy mango grove, where the fair is organized, turns into a wonderland, sure to overwhelm the sophisticated urban visitor as well as the simple rural folk.
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my wife lights up small earthen lamps (diyas) in our balcony on diwali evening. the light is auspicious and believed to eradicate evil from home.
You must be wondering, Diyas are lit up, flowers are offered but where is God! Its everywhere, omnipresent. I just look around and can talk to him. I offered all this to show my gratitude for giving me a good life.
Thankyou.
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I just loved these diyas. Intricate paint work, with glitter. Even when not lit, they were looking with full glow and wonderful.
Fresh off the potters wheel: these delicate earthen lamps will be lighting up homes hearths and hearts all around India during Diwali.
Like the heart that beats in our chest. these heart shape lamps bring joy to millions.. as they burn..
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Sandhi Puja, an important ritual of Durga Puja, lasts from the last 24 minutes of Ashtami till the first 24 minutes of Nabami. During this juncture (the "Sandhikhan"), Durga is worshiped in her Chamunda form. Goddess Durga killed, Chando and Mundo, the two asuras at "Sandhikhan" and thus acquired the name of "Chamunda". Most of the Durga Puja performed in prominent houses follows strictly the traditional rituals and involves every family member. 108 Earthen lamps are placed on banana leaves are placed in front of the idol and are being lit by mainly female members of the family.
To know about such houses at Kolkata where Durga Puja is celebrated for over 100 plus years , check out my blog.
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Subho Deepabalir Preeti O Subechha (শুভ দীপাবলীর প্রীতি ও শুভেচ্ছা)
"Happy Diwali!" :Greeting in English
Diwali ki Shubhkamnayein (दिवाली की शुभकामनाएं)
Diwali Mubarak" (દીવાળી મુબારક)
Shubh Diwali / Diwalichya hardik Shubhechha" (शुभ दिवाली / दिवाळीच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा )
Deepavali Nalvazhthukal (தீபாவளி நல்வாழ்த்துகள்)
Deepavali Shubhakankshalu (దీపావళి శుభాకా౦క్షలు)
Deepavali Aashamsagal ( ദീപാവലി ആശംസകള് )
Deepavali Habbada Shubhashayagalu (ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು)
Tuhanu diwali diyan boht boht vadhaiyan (ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਦਿਵਾਲੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ ਹੋਣ )
Deepavalira Anek Shubhechha (ଦୀପାବଳିର ଅନେକ ଶୁଭେଛା)
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Chhath Puja is a very joyous and colorful festival. Chhath Puja is the holiest Hindu festival of people in northern India. Mostly the Chhath Puja is being observed in Bihar and Jharkhand(INDIA) and the festival comprises rituals for four days. The Chhath Puja begins a week after Diwali. The word Chat denotes the number six in Hindi. The Chhath Puja begins on the sixth day of the Kartik, a holy month as per Hindu calendar. Some people spell Chath Puja as Chat Puja, Chatt Puja, Chhath festival, etc
Chhath Puja is dedicated to worship the Sun God. The Chhath Puja is known as ‘SuryaShashti’. People observe Chhath Puja to thank the Sun for bestowing the bounties of life on earth, as also for fulfilling particular wishes. People believe that by observing the Chhath Puja they can fulfill their desires. The Chhath Puja has been observed since long time in India. On Chhath Puja day, all the people dress up in their best and new clothes are a must. Folk songs are sung both at home and on the riverbank. Millions of people take dip in the holy water of river Ganges, and other rivers.
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Diwali,or Deepawali, (also called Tihar and Swanti in Nepal) is a major Indian and Nepalese festive holiday, and a significant festival in Hinduism and some of the other faiths which originated in India - Today it is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across the globe as the "Festival of Light," where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being. The festival is also celebrated by Buddhists of Nepal, particularly the Newar Buddhists.The Sanskrit word Deepavali means an array of lights that stands for victory of brightness over darkness. As the knowledge of Sanskrit diminished, the name was popularly modified to Diwali, especially in northern India. The word "Divali/Diwali" is a corruption of the Sanskrit word "Deepavali" (also transliterated as "Dipavali"). Deepa/dipa means "light of the dharma", and avali means "a continuous line". The more literal translation is "rows of clay lamps".
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Garba (ગરબા in Gujarati) is an Indian form of dance that originated in the Gujarat region. The name garba comes from the Sanskrit term Garbha ("womb") and Deep ("a small earthenware lamp"). Many traditional garbas are performed around a central lit lamp or picture/statues of different avatars of Goddess Shakti. The circular and spiral figures of Garba have similarities to other spiritual dances, such as those of Sufi culture. Traditionally it is performed during the nine-day Hindu festival Navarātrī (Gujarātī નવરાત્રી Nava = 9, rātrī = nights).
Last of my Diwali Photos for this year. Hope everyone stayed safe , had a good time and enjoyed a food coma from all the sweets. A Happy New Year too, to those who celebrate it along with Diwali
And please, spare a thought for those who could not afford to do the things that some of us are able to do. Pray that Lakshmi blesses them with enough at least for their needs, and in the meanwhile, help out yourself too.