Happy and Prosperous Deepavali

[Former Member]

Hi

Here's wishing all the Indian Members of SCN, A Happy and Prosperous Diwali.

And all other Members who are not from India...Please join with us and make this festival a memorable one.

Thanks and Regards,

Vishwa.

[Former Member]

Dear All,

Wish You a very HAPPY , COLOURFUL, and SAFE Deepavali...

Regards

Dinesh

[matt]

Why the two word - Deepavali and Diwali?

I understand it is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs - so that covers more than Indians! And what about Indians that aren't by Hindus, Jains or Sikhs. Do they celebrate it as well (just like many non-Christians take part in Christmas )?

Anyway - eat, drink and be merry.

[Former Member]

Hi

Deepavali: This is more traditional kind of the word we use...and this is the right one.(It means festive full of lights)

Diwali: This is the generic term that is being used now a days.

And Non-Hindus also take part in this festival with their Hindu Friends as They burst Crackers...So, everybody have fun in this festival....bursting crackers.... SO, the word INDIANS...

Thanks.

Regards,

VIshwa.

[matt]

I just wiki'd for it. So, I understand now... apparently it's a national holiday in Singapore as well.

I like this bit as well

Diwali also coincides closely enough with the British Guy Fawkes (Bonfire Night) traditions on November the 5th that in many areas, such as the East End of London, a kind of joint festival has evolved where everyone celebrates and enjoys the same fire and fireworks for their own diverse reasons

[Former Member]

As India is home for many languages it got different names.In our national language it is diwali.In some regional specific language its called deepavali.

Hi Viswa and All.

Wishing you the same.

Best Regards,

K.P.N

[Former Member]

Matt, even the Kiwis used to observe Guy Fawkes day and while in NZ we were quite lucky to be able to buy some fireworks and light them with kids but here in Sydney they are banned.

Deep is same as Diwa which means 'lamp' so it is tradionally called the Festival of Lights, not only firecrackers, the homes are lit on all sides by small earthen lamps, it is a very delightful sight to see.

Happy Diwali to All.