Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Diwali is one of the most popular festivals in india. Better known as deepavali or the festivals of lights , it's a celebration that's embraced by everyone. Diwali brings together people of different faiths and persuasions, with each adding flavour and fun to the festivals .
All celebration is marked by austerity , simplicity ,serenity ,equity ,calmness, charity ,philanthropy and environment- consciousness.
Firecrackers are avoided as they cause noise and atmosphere pollution .jain temples are decorated with lights, sweets and diyas or lamps are distributed , the lamps denoting knowledge or removal of ignorance. Diwali is celebration of mahavira's nirvana as well as a day that makes new beginnings ,a kind of new year . Hence members of the jain community wish each other a happy new year.
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