Monday 20 October 2014

Diwali Week: What is Diwali? When is it? What events are happening in Wales?



What is Diwali?


Diwali, which signifies 'columns of lighted lights' is an aged Hindu celebration celebrated in pre-winter consistently. It is otherwise called Deepavali or the Festival of Lights.

The yearly celebration speaks to the triumph of great over underhanded, light over obscurity and information over obliviousness. Before Diwali night, individuals clean, redesign and finish their homes.

Amid Diwali, Hindus ordinarily wear new outfits, trade blessings and light oil lights, called diyas, to help Lakshmi, the goddess of riches, discover her path into individuals' homes.

At the point when is Diwali?


Diwali happens each harvest time either in October or November relying upon the cycle of the moon. The celebration runs for five days, with Diwali really falling on the third day of festivals. In the not so distant future, it falls on October 23.

Will anybody join in?


The celebration is regularly celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains.

What's going on in Wales for Diwali?


The National Museum Cardiff in organization with Hindu Association Wales and India Center Cardiff, will be praising Diwali on November 1 from 11am with a free occasion.

The day incorporates Bollywood and Bhangra music, move and rangoli workshops. There will likewise be design shows and Asian expressions and artworks, with families welcome to come.

Somewhere else, the Wales Millennium Center will have a nighttime of exercises on Diwali itself, October 23. From 5pm, revel in free conventional move exhibitions including Aneesha Ramani, light making and a firecrackers presentation to finish up the festival.

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