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| Diwali Rangoli |
| 09.20.04 (4:56 am) [edit] |
Rangoli, also known as Alpana, Kolam and by other names is a traditional art of decorating courtyards and walls of Indian houses, places of worship and sometimes eating places as well. The powder of white stone, lime, rice flour and other paste is used to draw intricate and ritual designs.
Although Rangoli art is Maharashtrian in origin, it has become quite popular all over the country. Each state of India has its own way of painting Rangoli. One characteristic of Rangolis is that it is painted by commoners. On some special occasions like Dipavali it is painted in every home, with or without formal training in Rangoli art. The art is typically transferred from generation to generation and from friend to friend.
Traditionally Rangolis are painted or created out of colored sand/rice powder. A symmetrical pattern or picture of Gods, Goddess, Dancers, Diyas etc. is drawn and colored rice powder/sand is then layered on top to form a picture. A symmetrical rangoli pattern can be drawn on paper or card and then decorated by children with crumpled tissue paper.
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| When is Diwali 2004? |
| 09.13.04 (4:52 am) [edit] |
Celebrate Diwali on 12th November, 2004
Diwali comes every year on the day (night) of New Moon (Amavasya) in the month Kartik (according to Hindu calendar, and approximately around Oct.-Nov) following the autumnal equinox. Diwali date (according to Hindu calendar) therefore does not fluctuate and is a one day affair, even though people in various parts of India may celebrate it differently (e.g. over several days).
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| Diwali Festival In India |
| 09.01.04 (7:48 am) [edit] |
"Diwali", the festival of lights, illuminates the darkness of the New Year's moon, and strengthens our close friendships and knowledge, with a self-realization!
Diwali is celebrated on a nation-wide scale on Amavasya - the 15th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Ashwin, (October/November) every year. It symbolizes that age-old culture of India which teaches to vanquish ignorance that subdues humanity and to drive away darkness that engulfs the light of knowledge. Diwali, the festival of lights even to-day in this modern world projects the rich and glorious past of India.
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| Diwali Gift Tradition |
| 09.01.04 (7:47 am) [edit] |
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Diwali is the festival of lights and is celebrated with great enthusiasm by all Indians all over the world. The uniqueness of Diwali festival is its harmony of five varied philosophies, with each day to a special thought or idea. The festivities surrounding Diwali encourage people to gather and socialize with friends and family, exchange gifts and share home-cooked meals. The gifts exchanged on the occasion of Diwali reflects joy, splendor, brightness and happiness.
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| Diwali Celebration |
| 09.01.04 (7:19 am) [edit] |
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The celebration of the festival always features the exchange of sweets and the enjoyment of fireworks. Basically, this is a seasonal, astrological festival marking the return of Lord Ram and Sita out of the forest, worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and celebrating the Hindu new year.
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