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Happy Diwali
Most Popular Hindu Festival
Diwali (also known
as Deepawali), or ‘the festival of lights’ is perhaps the most popular of all
Hindu festivals. Religious fervour paralleled with ample fun and merry-making
marks this festival that is celebrated in most parts of the country. Like
most festivals, Diwali has its mythological and historical bedrock. Legend
has it that Hanuman (the legendary monkey-god and prime devotee of Lord Rama,
the god-hero of the great Hindu epic, the Ramayana delivered the much
awaited message of Rama’s return to Ayodhya (Rama’s kingdom) after 14 years
in exile. The entire kingdom rejoiced upon hearing the news and Ayodhya was
washed, cleansed and dressed up with lights and shimmering earthen lamps to
welcome the Lord himself. Diwali is celebrated even today to commemorate this
event
Chhoti Diwali
The day before
Diwali is celebrated as Chhoti Diwali (small Diwali). This is the day when
Hanuman reached Ayodhya to deliver the long-awaited message of Lord Rama’s
return. On Chhoti Diwali, people socialise and exchange sweets and gifts.
There is a puja in the evening, and the puja sthan (most Indian homes have a
special room or corner with a little temple in which they pray) is decorated
with empty earthen lamps and newly purchased idols that are to be worshipped
in it. In Bengal, people celebrate the Kali puja on this day. Kali is the
Goddess of War and is highly revered by the Bengalis.
In South India, an oil massage followed by a bath before dawn on this day is
equated to taking a dip in the holy River Ganga. And a dip in the Ganga (the
holy river of India supposed to absolve one of all sins) on this day is also
considered to be an act of piety.
The Mass Celebration of Diwali Festival
Finally the big
day arrives and the excitement reaches fever pitch, especially for the
children, as they can hardly wait for the night to get their hands on the
crackers! But the day itself is not without its share of delightful moments.
The women of the house get their culinary act together to turn out an
elaborate feast. An extensive fare is laid out for the household, and certain
sweets are especially made during this festival, as Diwali is also the
festival of sweets and feasting. In the evening, lamps and candles are placed
all around the house after which the entire family assembles for the puja. A
big earthen diya (lamp) is lit and later taken around the house to light all
the candles and diyas.
Every house – big or small – participates in this ritual. Even the most
modest shacks are transformed into bright households with a few diyas. Every
little village and town glitters on this night. The sky is set ablaze with
thousands of crackers bursting and diffusing coloured lights high into the
sky. This festival of lights induces a great sense joy and well-being, and
perhaps for once, the starry new moon night marvels at the sight of the
earth.
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Gsl Silver Coin
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Lakshmi Gold Coin
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Diya Cute Love.
Small - $ 23.00
Medium
- $ 30.00
Large
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Diwali Specials
Small - $ 21.00
Medium
- $ 25.00
Large
- $ 34.00
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Simple Festivity
Small - $ 23.00
Medium
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Large
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Sweetmeat Combo
Small - $ 25.00
Medium
- $ 37.00
Large
- $ 48.00
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Treat someone.
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shown - $ 34.00
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Fruits Basket.
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Mix Sweets Diwali
Small - $ 23.00
Medium
- $ 28.00
Large
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Wine Celebration
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Red Roses with Chocolates
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Ferrero Rocher
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Shown -$18
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Mix Chocolate Basket
Small - $ 28.00
Medium
- $ 34.00
Large
- $ 39.00
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Crackers Diwali
Small - $ 11.00
Medium
- $ 16.00
Large
- $ 23.00
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Large gifts basket
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150 Pink or Red Dutch Roses Arrangement
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