By: Sudha Gupta | 2011-10-28 | Kids Diwali, popularly known as festival of lights, symbolizes prosperity and happiness. Traditionally, this day is celebrated because Lord Ram returned to his kingdom after slaying Ravaan on this day. Diwali thus is held to rejoice the return of Lord Ram from exile and also victory of goodness over evil read more
By: Ashish kumar | 2011-10-01 | Gifts Diwali gift basket is another good option; you can buy the same or purchase different gift items like dry fruits for diwali, candles, deep, etc. and make your own gift basket. You can send the gift hamper and gift basket with diwali fireworks and/or diwali cards. read more
By: Yash Misra | 2010-10-27 | Shopping Diwali also known as the festival of lights, is a popular festival that is celebrated in almost every Indian state with loads of enthusiasm and vivacity read more
By: shyam thapa | 2010-10-15 | Gifts The history of Diwali is beginning from various Hindu religious scriptures, mainly the Puranas. Like in many parts of Nepal and India, the myth behind the celebration of Diwali is the victory of Rama over Ravana and then the return of Rama in Ayodhya with Lakshman and Sita after their 14 year exile in forest. Legend says, the people of Ayodhya greeted Rama by lighting rows of lamps. Thus it was named as Deepavali, deep (lamp) avali (rows). read more
By: Donnel Davis | 2011-10-24 | Gifts Dewali is one of the biggest festival of india.Children & people of all age celebrate the day all over india.Everybody decorates the home & celebrate the day with shopping,feasting.Please have a look. read more
By: poojalapasia | 2011-09-17 | Gifts Diwali is celebrated for five days according to the lunar Hindu Calendar. It begins in late Ashwin (between September and October) and ends in early Kartika (between October and November). The first day is Dhan Teras. read more
By: Pankaj Kumar | 2011-09-19 | Gifts Diwali is the greatest Hindu festival which is celebrated for five continuous days. The first day is Dhanteras, Second is Choti diwali, Third day is Badi or main Diwali festival, fourth day is celebrated as Govardhan Pooja and the last day is Bhaiya dooj. read more
By: Ashish kumar | 2011-10-01 | Gifts Diwali fireworks are used on such a big scale that it can be observed through the satellite also and the scene is simply incomparable. The sky seems to be a blank canvas and every body tries to make his/her own bright painting on it. read more
By: brian warren | 2011-10-18 | Shopping Were you thinking that the best Diwali gift ideas only revolved around sweets and monetary tokens? If yes, then there is more that you can try your hands this time. read more
By: David Daniel | 2011-10-24 | Astrology Diwali or the festival of lights is one of the most popular festivals amongst the Hindus. Celebrated all across India with equal amount of zeal and enthusiasm, it is one festival that unites and represents the festive fever of the entire country. read more
By: Paige Taylor | 2010-11-11 | Travel & Leisure Diwali or the “festival of lights” is a five day festival that represents the start of the Hindu New Year. The name of the festival comes from the Sanskrit word “deepavali”, which means a row of lights. The festival honors the victory of good over evil, and brightness over darkness. It also marks the start of winter. The festival celebrations focus on lights and lamps. During the festival, homes are decorated with small earthenware oil lamps called “diyas”, villages and cities are decorated with lights and illustrations of Hindu gods and goddesses. Many communities celebrate Diwali by lighting fireworks, praying and enjoy a traditional family party. The festival is celebrated for five consecutive days in the Hindu month of Ashwayuja with the welcome of Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs around the world. read more
By: Dr.Mike Boucher | 2010-10-19 | Religion Hindu festivals are always related with mythology. The origin of diwali is related to a number of legends. There are several stories written in puranas( Hindu scripture) . The most famous is Rama and Ravana mythology. According to Hindu mythology, there are five days to celebrate diwali. Every day is associated with specific celebration. The first day of diwali is Dhanteras, second day is Narak ch read more
By: Sayi Mehta | 2011-10-15 | Gifts Diyas are lit to spread brightness all around, crackers are burst, sweets are distributed, all to enhance the enjoyment. A large variety of Diwali gifts and chocolate hampers are available online. read more