Diwali
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Bollywood actors celebrate Diwali...was seen celebrating the festival of lights with his wife and son. Kumar thanked his fans for appreciating his work in film 'Blue' that got released on Diwali only. 'I would like to thank all people who appreciated my film 'Blue' and I... In this article: Diwali, Akshay Kumar, Rama, Shah Rukh Khan, Ayodhya, Blue, Mumbai, and India |
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The Times of India - Entertainment | October 15, 2009
Diwali is family time for stars!
...that 'Blue' does well and my Diwali becomes a bumper Diwali. Diwali is a festival meant to be celebrated with family, but last year I was shooting in Singapore for 'Do Knot Disturb'. This year I'll be spending time with my close ones," said...
In this article: Mugdha Godse, Bipasha Basu, Blue, Lara Dutta, Fashion, Himesh Reshammiya, Shekhar Suman, and Deepika Padukone
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Times of India | October 15, 2009
What Bollywood hotties hope for this Diwali
...to one another. Actress Lara Dutta, who is already creating waves with her svelte figure in underwater thriller "Blue", hopes for a "bumper Diwali" with the movie, which is being touted as India's most expensive till date. "I'm hoping that...
In this article: Mugdha Godse, Bipasha Basu, Blue, Lara Dutta, Fashion, Himesh Reshammiya, Shekhar Suman, and Deepika Padukone
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Indiana Times - The Economic Times | October 09, 2009
Akshay v/s Ajay v/s Salman this Diwali
...Kuch Hota Hai and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) when both releases did good business. Like every year, even this Diwali has three big releases lined up. Asthavinayak Creations' underwater adventure film Blue starring Sanjay Dutt, Akshay...
In this article: Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Blue, Taran Adarsh, Zayed Khan, Fardeen Khan, and All rights reserved
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New Kerala | September 23, 2009
Lara Dutta hopes for bumper Diwali with 'Blue'
...Diwali with 'Blue' New Delhi, Sep 23 : Lara Dutta, who has been creating waves with her svelte figure and bold avatar in the promos of 'Blue', hopes the film turns out to be a hit and makes her Diwali really special. "Blue", also starring...
In this article: Lara Dutta, Blue, Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Zayed Khan, New Delhi, and Singapore
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This Diwali, all the bets are on 'Blue' - AOL India Bollywood
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Post-Diwali, Bollywood more blue than bindaas - India - The ...
Post-Diwali, Bollywood more blue than bindaas. Nikhat Kazmi, TNN 2 November 2009, 02:30am IST ... On the contrary, its post-Diwali mood seems to be bordering on blue. ...
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Diwali, or Deepavali, (also called Tihar and Swanti in Nepal) (Markiscarali) is a major Indian and Nepalese festival, and a significant festival in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. Many legends are associated with Diwali. 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.
According to one theory Diwali may have originated as a harvest festival, marking the last harvest of the year before winter. In an agrarian society this results in businessmen closing accounts, and beginning a new accounting year. The deity of wealth in Hinduism, goddess Lakshmi is therefore thanked on this day and everyone prays for a good year ahead. This is the common factor in Diwali celebrations all over the Indian subcontinent.
In many parts of India, it is the homecoming of King Rama of Ayodhya after a 14-year exile in the forest. The people of Ayodhya (the capital of his kingdom) welcomed Rama by lighting rows (avali) of lamps (deepa), thus its name, Deepawali, or simply shortened as Diwali. Southern India marks it as the day Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. In western India it is also in honor of the day King Bali went to rule the nether-world by the order of Vishnu. (There is another festival 'Onam' which is celebrated in Kerala around the month of August to mark this legend)
Diwali is celebrated on the first day of the lunar Kartika month, which comes in the month of October or November.
- Name:
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- Also Known As:
- Translation: Row of Lights; Deepavali, Festival of Lights
- Type:
- Hindu
- Date:
- October 01, 0017
- Celebrations:
- Decorating homes with lights, Fireworks, distributing sweets and gifts.
- Observances:
- Prayers, Religious rituals (see puja, prashad)
- Significance:
- Celebrate victory over evil, and uplifting of spiritual darkness.
- Observed By:
- Religiously by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. Other Indians celebrate the cultural aspects.
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