Diwali in 2019 will fall on 27 October, Sunday. It doesn't fall on the same date every year, hence it is decided by according to the moon. So in 2019, there are few facts which you should be aware of Diwali 2019.
Diwali celebrations can last up to five days. Many people decorate their homes and workplaces with small electric lights or small earthen lamps on Deepavali. Water bottles with floating candles and flowers on the surface are also popular decorations on Diwali.
Many people make special efforts to clean their homes and yards before Diwali. They wash themselves with water and fragrant oil put on new clothes and even offer sweets, gifts to family members, close friends, and their business associates. Fireworks are carried out in some areas in the evening. Fairs are held in many cities and villages.
People of different regions of India can celebrate Diwali on different dates. This is because the traditional lunar calendar can be understood in different ways. For example, in Tamil Nadu, Deepawali is celebrated in the Tamil month of Aipasi.
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Here are some Facts about Diwali 2019
1. People often think that Diwali is only a festival of Hindu's, well in India, It is celebrated by no.of Sikhs, Jain's.
2. It takes place yearly and celebrated up to 5 days, It is said that it is the starting of a new Hindu New Year. Diwali doesn't fall on the same date every year, according to the position of the Moon, usually falls in the month of October and November.
3. In Sanskrit Language, the word Diwali or Deepawali means "row of light" as people decorate their homes with oil lamp called "Diya"
4. Thousands of people celebrate Diwali all around the country, and those who are residing outside India gather at the place of worships called Mandir. In the United Kingdom (UK), thousands of people gather in one place and there, they celebrate Diwali by dancing, singing, and live performance are also held there. It is also that it holds the record of the Diwali celebration outside India.
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5. Laxmi Mata, many people Honour the Goddes of wealth, it is said that lighting the lamp helps Laxmi Mata to find her way towards their home to provide them prosperity, years to come.
6. It is also said, Hindu celebrates Diwali as Lord Rama returns to Ayodhya as their victory of truth on untruth, after defeating the evil king Ravana.
7. During Diwali, Kali Mata (evil destroyer) is worshipped in the city, Kolkata. People often exchange Sweets and gifts to their friends and family members.
8. Apart from decorating their homes with lights and diyas, people also decorate their homes with Rangoli. The rangoli is drawn at the entrance of their homes to welcome God.
