Diwali 2010 – Diwali Date, When is Diwali in 2010

Posted on September 11, 2009 in Latest News

Diwali Date: When is Diwali 2010? – 2010 Diwali is on 5th of November, that is on Friday.

Diwali is the five day festival that begins on the 13th day of the dark half of Ashwin and ends on the 2nd day of the bright half of Kartik. The main day of celebration varies region to region. Diwali is celebrated under several names such as Dhan Teras, Lakshmi Puja, Yamadeepdaan, Balindra Pooja and Kojagari Diwali.

Diwali Celebrations:

Diwali is celebrated irrespective of caste, creed and religion. It is celebrated with same vigour and pomp in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism. It is celebrated in all parts of India. In North India, people celebrate the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhaya after defeating Ravana. In Gujarat there is elaborate Lakshmi Pooja to honour Goddess Lakshmi. In Bengal, Kali, Goddess of Time is worshipped with awe and reverence. In South India, Diwali is observed to commemorate the triumph of Lord Krishna over the demon Naraka.

Volumes can be written on Diwali celebrations as Diwali is celebrated in different ways in different locations. Here we present a brief summary on the jubilations of Diwali:

Every house is made clean and tidy few before the Diwali day. Generally all houses are white washed during this period and all the wearied out things are thrown away or sold off.

Elaborate Diwali shopping is done where everyone buys new clothes and accessories. Women buy new jewelleries and men buy traditional dresses.

On the day of Diwali people get up early in the morning and have ritual or holy bath with oils and scents. They don new clothes and women prepare choicest dishes for family and friends.

In the evening, light small oil lamps or “diyas” are placed around the home. All the lights are turned on. Special lightings are also employed to enliven the spirit of Diwali.

Lakshmi pooja is performed with utmost devotion to seek the blessings of the Goddess of Wealth. The Deity of Lakshmi is embellished with flowers. Fruits, sweets and dishes are offered to the Goddess. Aarti is performed with prayers to bestow health, wealth and happiness to all.

Gifts and sweets are exchanged with close friends and family. Fireworks are exploded and games of cards are played for fun.

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