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  2. Tamil calendar - Wikipedia

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    Deepavali, is celebrated on the new moon day, in the seventh month Aipasi. The month of Aipasi is usually characterised by the North-East Monsoon in Tamil Nadu, which has given birth to a phrase, Aipasi adai maḻai meaning the "Non-stop downpour". Margaḻi falls in winter in Tamil Nadu, and is an auspicious month. The month is considered sacred.

  3. Diwali - Wikipedia

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    This day is commonly celebrated as Diwali in Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Karnataka. [citation needed] Traditionally, Marathi Hindus and South Indian Hindus receive an oil massage from the elders in the family on the day and then take a ritual bath, all before sunrise. [130] Many visit their favourite Hindu temple. [131]

  4. What is Diwali and why is it celebrated? What to know about ...

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    Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu month of Kartik, which typically falls between the middle of October and the middle of November. This year, Diwali falls on October 31, according to the Hindu ...

  5. Jain festivals - Wikipedia

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    So it is known as Deepavali or Diwali. Jains are forbidden to burst crackers. [7] On Diwali morning, Nirvan Ladoo is offered after praying to Lord Mahavira in all Jain temples all across the world. Gautam Gandhar Swami, the chief disciple of Lord Mahavira achieved omniscience (Kevala Gyan) later the same day.

  6. 'Shubh Deepavali!' 25 Awesome Facts About Diwali, the Hindu ...

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    As stated by The Fact Life, “Shubh Deepavali” is a greeting that is most associated with Diwali. It means, “Have a successful Diwali.” It means, “Have a successful Diwali.” 10.

  7. When is Diwali 2024? Why is the holiday celebrated?

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    Day 3 Diwali: The height of the holiday, celebrants wear their best clothes, light lamps and have as much light as possible in their homes and watch fireworks. Day 4 Annakut, ...

  8. Govatsa Dwadashi - Wikipedia

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    Wheat products, gram and mung bean sprouts are then fed to the cows, symbolising the sacred cow Nandini, who was the daughter of Kamadhenu on earth, and lived in Sage Vasishtha's ashram. Devotees sing songs praising the love of Krishna for cows and being their benefactor. Women observe Nandini Vrata, a fast for the wellbeing of their children ...

  9. Tihar (festival) - Wikipedia

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    Nepal's various communities celebrate Tihar in different ways. The festival is popularly known as Swanti among the Newars and as Deepawali among Madhesis. [4] Nepalis also make patterns on the floors of living rooms or courtyards using materials such as coloured rice, dry flour, coloured sand or flower petals, called Rangoli, as a sacred welcoming for the gods and goddesses, particularly ...