Diwali Songs

Diwali is well-known for its five consecutive days of celebration in India. On these days, peoples involve themselves from various activities like throwing some parties. During those parties specially those large gatherings, they song and dance through the tune of some Diwali songs that can help to enhance their festive mood, specially those songs which brings the true essence of this festival.

These are some of collection of Diwali songs and lyrics that you can explore:

Collection of Diwali Songs

Mere Tumhare Sabke Liye Happy Diwali

Yeh Din Jahaan Mein Har Kahi Bhar De Roshani Usi Ke Pyar Ki
Dil Dil Se Woh Mila De Har Chehra Woh Khila De
Rut Laaye Aaj Khushiyon Ki
Yeh Din Yeh Din Jahaan Mein Har Kahi Kahi
Bhar De Roshani Roshani (Usi Ke Pyar Ki) - 2
Dil Dil Se Woh Mila De Har Chehra Woh Khila De
Rut Laaye Aaj Khushiyon Ki
(Mere Tumhare Sabke Liye Happy Diwali
Saare Sitaarein Uske Liye Happy Diwali) - 2

Ham Sabhi Mein Har Kisike Dil Mein Hai Wahi
Ho Zameen Ya Asmaan Ho Woh Hai Har Kaheen
Roshani - 3 Yeh Music Ka Naam Hain
Yeh Jahaan - 3 Saara Usi Ka Kaam Hain
(Usne Banayi Sabke Liye Happy Diwali
Saare Sitaarein Uske Liye Happy Diwali) - 2

Usne Kaha Ke Jab Main Kahu Aayega Woh Mere Liye
Kyun Na Bhala Main Duurr Rahu Aayega Woh Mere Liye
Usne Kaha Ke Jab Main Kahu (Aayega Woh Mere Liye) - 3
Duniya Meri Kaise Chamke Jaise Roshani Ne Roshani Ho Bhar Di Har Kahi
Duniya Saari Aaise Mehake Jaise Iss Khushi Mein Har Kali Ho Mehaki Har Kahi
(Aaj Jahaa Bhi Tum Raho Chalo Saath Hamare Ab Kaho Say (Happy Diwali) - 2
Aaj Miley Tumse Koi Use Tum Bhi Bade Dil Se Milo Say (Happy Diwali) - 2) - 2
Mere Tumhare Sabke Liye Happy Diwali

Aayee Abb Kee Sal Divalee

aayee abb kee sal divalee munh par apne khun male

aayee abb kee sal divalee

charon taraf hai ghor andhera, ghar me kaise dip jale

aayee abb kee sal divalee

balak tarse phuljhadiyo ko, (dipo ko divare -2)

mann kee godee sunee sunee, (aangan kaise sanvare -2)

rah me unakee jao ujalon ban me jinakee sham dhale

aayee abb kee sal divalee

jinke dam se jagmag jagmag (karatee thee yeh rate -2)

choree choree ho jatee thee (man se man kee bate -2)

chhod chale woh ghar me amavas, jyoti lekar sath chale

aayee abb kee sal divalee

tap tap tap tap tapke aansu, (chhalki khalee thalee -2)

jane kya kya samjhatee hai (aankho kee yeh lalee -2)

shor macha hai aag lagee hai katte hain parvat pe gale

aayee abb kee sal divalee munh par apne khun male

charon taraf hai ghor andhera ghar me kaise dip jale

aayee abb kee sal divalee

Aayi Hai Diwali

Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Oh Mere Sajna
Fatakda Phoot Ne Wala Hai De Taali
Aayi Hai Diwali Suno Ji Gharwaali
Aayi Hai Diwali Suno Ji Gharwaali
Tere Kangane Ne Dil Dhadkaya Hai
Lage Sajna Mera Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra
Lage Sajna Mera Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra
Lage Sajna Mera Aaj Paglaaya Hai
Lage Sajna Mera Aaj Paglaaya Hai
Aayi Hai Diwali Suno Ji Gharwaali
Tere Kangane Ne Dil Dhadkaya Hai
Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Sajna Paglaaya Hai
Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Sajna Paglaaya Hai

Tera Singaar Laga Bahar Aaya Re
Aaya Tujhpe Hum Ko Pyaar
Mardo Ka Kya Bedardo Ka Kya
Kya Jaano Tum Kya Hota Hai Pyaar
Kyon Bhala Hum Kare Tum Pe Aitbaar
Bhole Hoton Ki Laali Dole Kaano Ki Baali
Teri Chunri Ne Jalwa Dikhaya Hai
Lage Sajna Mera Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra
Lage Sajna Mera Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra
Lage Sajna Mera Aaj Paglaaya Hai
Lage Sajna Mera Aaj Paglaaya Hai

Charo Taraf Diye Jal Rahe
Dehko Ji Dekho Yeh Kya Keh Rahe
Kahin Pe Nigahein Kahin Pe Nishana
Hum Jaante Hai Yeh Kissa Purana
Na Karo Dillagi Chhodo Sataana
Tu Yeh Maane Na Maane Hum Hai Tere Dewaane
Dekho Mausam Mohabbat Ka Aaya Hai
Lage Sajna Mera Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra
Lage Sajna Mera Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra
Lage Sajna Mera Aaj Paglaaya Hai
Lage Sajna Mera Aaj Paglaaya Hai

Yaaro Meri Maano Miya Biwi Ke Rishte Ko Jaano
Pyaaro Oh Mere Pyaaro Kya Hai Jeevan Tum Yeh Pehchano
Chhodo Chhodo Chhodo Takraar Karlo Karlo Karlo Pyaar
Oh Chayi Nakhrewali Gharwaali Hai Gharwaali
Oh Chayi Nakhrewali Gharwaali Hai Gharwaali
Sara Sansaar Is Mein Samaya Hai
Lage Sajna Mera Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra
Lage Sajna Mera Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra
Lage Sajna Mera Aaj Paglaaya Hai
Lage Sajna Mera Aaj Paglaaya Hai
Aayi Hai Diwali Suno Ji Gharwaali
Tere Kangane Ne Dil Dhadkaya Hai
Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Sajna Paglaaya Hai
Aa Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Sajna Paglaaya Hai

Video for Diwali Song

More Diwali Songs

Diwali Gift Ideas

Diwali is one of the popular among hundreds of festivals celebrated by Indians. It is also celebrated around the world. Indians decorate their home on Diwali with colorful Diwali decorations and diwali divas It bring the tradition of devoting Goddess Lakshmi together with the practice of giving and exchanging gifts and greetings, cleaning homes and decorating it when this season comes. This special season can be an ideal time for reviving personal and emotional relationship to others and more importantly the social bond. Giving and exchanging gifts and greetings are an old tradition usually do by the devotees, this may help them to strengthen the relationship between the neighborhood and others. This practices also a way to express their feelings, appreciation, gratitude, respects and love to someone. So if you have a problem when it comes for choosing best Diwali present which is the best for your recipient, you can consider some of the Diwali gift ideas below:

Diwali Presents 

Gift Basket of Dry Fruits
This is one of usually preferred gift for Diwali season. A gift basket contains variety of dry fruits such as chestnut, almonds, nuts, etc. There are some shops offers ready to give dry fruits gift basket, but you can also customize your own and make your own arrangement, it’s up to you.

Traditional Indian Garments

This is also best choice, since the Diwali festival is a solemn occasion, this may be suitable as gift for some one. It can e purchased or maybe you can make your own to add more effort and value to your gift this Diwali festival.

Jewelry - Rings

Jewelry
Purchased some jewelry and give it to some one you want to thank.  It’s sound good as a gift. Jewelries can be made up of silver, gold, diamond, etc, and the price is depends on that matter. It can be a necklace, ring, earrings, bracelets and others. To add more excitement and fun to your gift, you can put it in a jewelry box, I’m sure it will be a great gift item.

Sweets Dishes

Since sweets are part of the tradition during Diwali season, you can be made it as an option for your gift this season. Prepare and cook your own sweets to add more love and I’m sure it can be an appreciated by your recipient. Also consider the taste and healthy status of your recipient to make sure that he/she will be satisfied for it.

Kitchen Utensils

Kitchen Utensils

There are numerous kitchen utensils that you can make as an option in choosing your gift this Diwali festival, such as knives, pot, pan spoon, plates, bowls, fork and many more. 

Gadgets and other Electronic Devices
Gadgets and electronic devices such as cell phone, television, video games, DVD player can be a wonderful present. During holiday season like Diwali, electronic devise manufacturer offers some good promos like “Buy one, Take one”, so you can use this advantage to choose the best for your recipient and afford by your budget.

Diwali Messages

Indians usually exchange Diwali messages and Diwali greetings on Diwali. They also exchange sweets to relatives and Neighbours

Activities During Diwali Festival

There are hundreds of festivals celebrated in India every year; one of those is the Diwali festival. Diwali is a five consecutive day celebration that carry the most favorable celebration among others. During these days, people involve themselves in various activities, not only the religious activities like worshipping their Goddess but also for fun and exciting activities like playing games, making crafts, cooking and others.

These are some of the common and usual activities done during Diwali festival:

Cookery

It is the foreseeable doings every Diwali celebration, especially cooking those Diwali recipes. There are several of sweets and other dishes in many varieties. Cookery also help those interested in culinary to enjoy their Diwali season, this may also done together with the whole family that bond themselves together.

Cleaning and Decorating Houses

Days before Diwali come; people scrubbed and clean their houses with the purpose of welcoming the Goddess of wealth – Goddess Lakshmi. They guarantee that every corners of their house are cleaned and at same time decorated by some Diwali decoration such as flowers, bells embellishments, torans and many more. Rangoli is also used as a decoration and considering in designing homes because it is also one of the aspects of Diwali.

Bursting Crackers

Bursting of Fireworks and Crackers

This is also important and popular doings during Diwali festival. Even though they know that side effects of the contained chemicals on those crackers and at the same time the noise, they still do this as part of their old tradition during this festival. To ensure that the children can also enjoy the festival by bursting their own crackers, adults guide them and choose crackers which is safe for them.

Playing Games

It is the best pastime and at the same time gives enjoyment and fun. During the celebration of Diwali, they also use this as activity. Among all the games, playing card is the main common way to play games and also this is part of their old tradition. One of those playing cards game is the Rummy or the matching of cards. Aside from those games using cards, they also play hide and sick and others as their outdoor game.

Crafts Creation

During Diwali, people made their own crafts such as making diva which is the most popular doing; they can also use diva to light up their homes which is also part of their tradition. Additionally, kids preferred this activity not only to enjoy their festival at same time can develop they creativity and imagination.

Diwali Messages

Indians exchange Diwali Greeting cards, Diwali Sweets and Diwali messages on Diwali. You can send diwali cards with beautiful Diwali wishes and wording to your friends and relatives. There are lot of websites are there where you can get diwali greetings in hindi, so that even if you do not know hindi you can send Shub Diwali in Hindi

Diwali Recipes

Diwali or Deepavali is also known as festival of lights, sweets and crackers. As the preparation for the festival, females among families starting to prepare some of the ingredients and things needed for the meals and recipes that they going to cook and serve for this special occasion. During the Diwali celebration, they are customary exchange their foods and sweets as part of their old tradition, so this is the reason why you can’t imagine a Diwali celebration without sweets and other foods particularly cook and prepare at home every season. People usually made those common sweets for this occasion such as Gajar Ka Halwa, Karanj, Besan Ke Ladoo, Jalebis, Gulab Jamun and many more.

There are numerous other delicacies made especially for Diwali festival aside from common sweet recipes and dishes, the most popular among those dishes are Ghathiya and Dahi-bhalle. The preparing of Diwali dishes is also depending on how they celebrate this occasion and the family and culture tradition they have. There are list of popular and at the same time unusual Diwali dishes and recipes underneath that you can explore if you are looking for some Diwali recipes ideas.

Diwali Recipes - Ingredients and Steps for Preparation

Doodh Pak

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of milk
• 1 tablespoon of pistachios
• 250 grams of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder
• 11/2 tablespoon of raisins
• 1 teaspoon of saffron
• 1/2 cup of almonds

Procedures:

1. Marinate the almonds into temperate water for at least one hour. Peel and crush the almonds to make a paste. Melt the saffron into the milk and set aside for a while.
2. Heat the milk while simultaneously stirring it. Add the crushed almonds and cook for approximately 35 minutes while stirring it continuously.
3. Now, mix all the ingredients such as the sugar, melted saffron, raisins and the pistachios to the boiled milk with crushed almonds. Then heat it with a little amount of flame until it became a thick mixture.
4. Lastly, drop the cardamom powder as a flavoring. Then there you go the Doodh Pak is finished and ready to serve.

Kheer

Ingredients:

• 2-3 tablespoon of sugar
• 2-3 pieces of crushed cardamom seeds
• 1/4 cup of washed and drained long grain rice
• 1 tablespoon of chopped pistachio seeds
• 1 pinch of saffron threads that is already soaked in hot milk
• 2 tablespoon of blanched slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon of raisins
• 4-5 cups of milk

Procedure:

1. Heat the mixture of milk, rice and crushed cardamom seeds into a pan until the rice become soft.
2. Add saffron, pistachio, raisins and almonds then cook for approximately 4 minutes.
3. Now, add sugar to the mixture and simultaneously stir until it completely melted.
4. Lastly, take out from the heat and there you go, the Kheer is ready to serve.

Videos for Diwali Recipes

Mathiya or Mathia Recipes

Suvari Recipes

Kharkharia Recipe

Diwali Date 2013

We know that Indian have been many festivals celebrated every year. One of those is the Diwali also recognized as “festival of lights”. This is an Indian festival brings a sequence of festivals with it. During this season, they participate in some activities related to the celebration of Diwali. Diwali celebrates on the day of “Amavasyaa” typically on the month of October or else November. On this special day, they lit tiny diyas or earthen lamps in order to light up their houses that provide bright lights which create beautiful designs.

Diwali is also well-know for its five consecutive day celebration, each day has it own significant terms. The celebration begins on Aswayuja Bahula Chaturdashi and end on Kartika Shudha Vijaya. During the first day of the celebration, they worship Goddess Lakshmi and buy silver-made utensils: this first day of celebration also called as “Dhanteras” or “Dhan Trayodashi”. “Narak Chaturdashi”, popularly known as “Chhoti Diwali” is celebrates on the second day of Diwali celebration. The third day celebration is also known as “Badi Diwali” which is the most important day of the Diwali celebration. On this day, devotees perform worship of celestial Goddess Lakshmi or “Lakshmi Puja” and pray for her in order to ask for blessings and prosperity. On the fourth day, they commemorate it to Govardhan Pooja - the worship of Lord Govardhan Parvat. On the fifth and last day of Diwali celebration or “Bhai Dooj”, they admire the brother to/and sister relationship. Additionally, as apart of the festival celebration they are exchanging their sweets, gift and greetings to their family and friends together with synchronous bursting of crackers and fireworks. During this whole festival celebration, devotees worship their desired deities and follows Hinduism offer prayers.

Diwali 2012

The celebration of Diwali this year falls on November 13, 2012. So mark your calendar now and be ready for the Diwali 2012 and commemorate those Goddesses. Happy Holidays.

Diwali Messages and Diwali Quotes for Diwali Greetings

Significance of Diwali

 Diwali is the most popular festival in india. Indians all over the world celebrate Diwali with Sweets, firecrackers and sparkles.  Diwali was originated from Ayodya, as ayodya people welcomed Lord Ram back to Ayodya by lightening lamps all over the place. From that day onwards people started celebrating Diwali by lighting lamps all over the place and distributing sweets each other. Diwali is celebrating to mark the victory of god over the demons, or victory of forces of light over the forces of Darkness. The sweets has been distributed each other to share the joy and happiness of Lord Ram’s Victory over Demon King Ravana.  It also is a tradition to send Diwali greetings and Diwali cards to your loved once. You can find some Diwali Messages for you.

Best Diwali Messages

Please find 10 best Diwali Messages

Another Diwali is coming to proclaim

 The Victory of god over the Evil

Let us share the happiness and joy

On the form of sweets and gifts

As it is an occasion worth to celebrate

And be in the part of God’s victory

Happy Diwali to you

As you celebrate the Diwali,

Let us not forget the less unfortunate

For them there is no Diwali or Festivals,

Who is sleeping on empty stomach,

Let us bring smiles on their face

Let us share the joy with them,

For which God will bless you for sure

Happy Diwali

It is Diwali the festival of light,

It is Diwali the victory day of light

It is Diwali, the New Year Day

When a lights of expectations

For a New Year filled with Happiness

Prosperity and peace comes to us

Happy Diwali

Let us celebrate the victory of God

As we are sure that the god will always

Come to protect us from evil

Happy Diwali to you

Diwali is the day of Hope as

As the victory of God over evil,

Diwali bring  a New year of Hope

Diwali remind us that Final victory

Of the God, over evil

Let us celebrate and share the sweets

Of Victory to our nears and Dears

Happy Diwal

More Diwali Resources

1. Diwali Greetings from 123greetings
2. Rangoli Designs from 365greetings.com
3. Diwali Information from about.com
4. Diwali Messages and greetings from squidoo
5. Diwali sms from all best messages

Diwali Messages in Hindi

Please Find Diwali Messages In Hindi

May this Diwali festival bring you and your family an endless love, peace and harmony.

Have a joyful and wonderful Diwali!

इस दीवाली त्यौहार आप और आपके परिवार के एक अंतहीन प्यार, शांति और सद्भाव ला सकते हैं.

एक खुशहाल और अद्भुत दीवाली!

Celebrate this auspicious occasion with the heart filled with joy, love and peace.

May the beauty and light of Diyas fill your life and heart with endless delight and happiness.

Happy Deepavali to you!

इस शुभ अवसर को खुशी, प्यार और शांति से भरा दिल के साथ मनाते हैं.

सौंदर्य और दिए की रौशनी अनंत ख़ुशी आपके जीवन और दिल को भर दे !

दीपावली मुबारक हो आपको!

Hope the festival of lights shower you with blessings from the Goddess of Wealth and Beauty

And may its radiance shine through your home bestow you togetherness and prosperity.

My warm wishes to you on Diwali.

आशा करते हैं रौशनी का त्यौहार आप पर धन और सौंदर्य की देवी के आशीर्वाद का बौछार हो !

इसकी चमक आपके घर से एकजुटता और समृधि प्रदान करे !

दिवाली पर आपको मेरी शुभकामनाएं !

Source : Diwali Messages In Hindi from 365greetings.com

When Is Diwali in 2014

When Is Diwali in 2014 : Thursday, 23 October 2014

Diwali Greeting Messages

Diwali Greetings Messages for Diwali Cards

Diwali is another auspicious and considered to be the biggest festival of Hindu community. During diwali festival, people are exchanging Diwali gifts together with special Diwali cards. However, some people find it hard to come up with the perfect diwali greetings messages to be written on their Diwali card. As a result, they tend to look for their messages online.

Fortunately, as one of the interesting feature of Hindu religion, Diwali is one of my favorite topics to be talked about. I’ve also faced the same predicament before so I come up with the idea of collecting nice diwali greetings messages for cards and ecards. Below are some of the best samples of diwali wishes and diwali messages that you can use. I hope this helps.

Diwali Greeting Messages

1. From 365greetings Diwali Messages

Lavish meals… Bright lamps… Festive activities… Colorful garlands…

These are the elements of Diwali festival. But don’t forget to give thanks to our creator.

 Complete the celebration with prayers. 

May you and your family have a wonderful and blessed Diwali!

As the Lord Rama defeats evil, 

may this festival of light bring peace and prosperity to your life. 

May this day be the start of your new and happier life. 

I’m wishing you a happy and prosperous Diwali!

I may be thousand miles away from you, 

This Diwali, I’m sending my heartiest wishes to you and family. 

May all of you have blessed Diwali celebration!

I may be thousand miles away from you, 

This Diwali, I’m sending my heartiest wishes to you and family. 

May all of you have blessed Diwali celebration!!

2.  From Hubpage Diwali Messages Section

The most joyful season of the year is almost here,
May you be showered with happiness and peace.
Enjoy!

As the festival of lights is about to come,Drop all the worries and fears andReplace them with delightfulness and joy.

The lovely array of lights you’ll see;
I hope that it will bring you all the best until eternity.
May you and your family be so happy this coming Diwali!


Diwali season: the time when good totally won over the villains.
Well, we did not beat them up, they had just given up.
Let’s spread love and happiness
So the villains will not be able to fight anymore.
Happy Diwali!

I am wishing you a fun-filled celebration of the festival of Diwali.
I hope that peace and luck will illuminate your way,
in whichever path you choose to take.

3. Some great Diwali Messages from squidoo

Another year will be over, 

another year will come.

I hope and pray that the lights of Diwali 

illuminate the new chapter of your life.

Happy Diwali!

May every aspect of your life become

as luminous and exciting as

the lights flickering

on the lamps in the festival of lights.

No matter how little their light is,

they can still light up the whole world 

and bring us out of our dark agonies.

May the lights of Diwali play such role in your life.

Problems are like caves.

But don’t forget that we are guided

by the lights of Diwali until we reach the end of the tunnel.

I hope this Diwali festival will get you out of trouble

and make you stronger.”

Related links

1. Diwali Cards from 123greetings
2. Rangoli Designs from 365greetings
3. Diwali Decoration ideas from Easy day

Happy Diwali Greetings 2012

Diwali - the festival of light - is just days away. A fortunate time for Hindus. Once again, dark nights will be lit with Diyas - a small oil lamp, silence will be broke by the entertaining, eardrum-breaking firecrackers. And once again, our homes will be filled with joy and merriment. Our table will be occupied by different Diwali delicacies and recipes!

For that, I am sending everyone of you my warmest

Happy Diwali 2012 to all you! May all of you be blessed by Lord Krishna and your home be showered with fortune and wealth!

Some Selected Diwali Greetings

1. 365greetings.com -Diwali greetings

2. A great Diwali Greetings from You tube

3. From 123 greetings.com - Diwali Festival Of Lights

Diwali Pictures for Diwali Festival 2012

Diwali Festival - one of the most important holidays in Hindu community - is celebrated between the months of September-October. Different activities are associated with the Diwali celebration which includes decorating homes, making rangolis, setting up Lakshmi Puja Shrine in homes and lighting Diyas. You may be looking to send Diwali messages for your friends and relatives with great Diwali Pictures. Please Find Some great Diwali Pictures below. These Picture can be used as a base canvas for making a good Diwali greetings for your friends

Feel the joy and merriment of Diwali festival this year with these Diwali Pictures and Diwali Wishes.

Have a Prosperous Diwali this year!

Printable Diwali Greetings: Design Ideas for Printable Diwali Cards

Diwali festival’s here! So how you celebrate this one-of-a-kind occasion? As for what I’ve seen in the past years, Diwali festival will never be complete without lighting Diyas, decorating homes, bursting crackers, etc. People also don’t forget to greet their relatives, friends and loved ones a Happy Diwali.

But most of you are probably getting tired of sending pre-made Diwali greetings each and every year. So, let’s spice up your greetings and exercise your creativity. How? With Printable Diwali Cards .

Here are some design ideas for Diwali greetings!

Diyas Design

Diyas Wishes from 365greetings

Since one of the most prominent activities observed during Diwali is lighting Diyas, using this design for your card could be an ideal option. There are many Diyas and Diwali wallpapers online that you can download and attach to your printable greetings. Choose the design that will signify the lightening up from darkness, as for the essence of the festival.

Rangoli Design

Happy Diwali Rangoli

Another popular activity during this joyous occasion is making rangoli. “Rangoli”, for Hindus, is creatively expressing art using different colors. The designs are usually proportioned and geometric. When you use this idea, you can have two options:

First, draw your own Rangoli design, take a photo and attach it to your greeting card.

Second, find wide range of rangoli designs and patterns online that you can use for the card. Some websites offer free Diwali wallpapers with rangoli design. Download and use them for your card.

Diwali Photo Card Printables

Family as they light Diyas

But since the festival itself brings the essence of togetherness, why don’t you try putting your family photos on Printable Diwali Greetings to send to your loved ones? This is especially awesome for those who will send the card to distant relatives or family member. First, have a family picture taken and attach it to your diwali layout for printing.

You shouldn’t limit yourself when it comes to greetings cards. Let loose and think out of the box. Be creative and don’t be afraid trying something new. And lastly, make sure that your Diwali wishes come from your heart.

Happy Diwali!

More Resource For Diwali

1. Diwali Wallpapers From hindugodwallpapers
2. Diwali Greetings From 123greetings.com

Mosaic Diwali Card

Diwali Wishes from 365greetings.com

Cards made especially for an occasion is a good way to express heartfelt greetings to friends and loved ones. Especially if the occasion is something like Diwali
 But you shouldn’t limit yourself when it comes to expressing your greetings. Although there are plenty of ready-made cards and printable Diwali greetings out there, I think your loved one would appreciate the fact that you exert effort to make a specially-made greeting card for them.

Now, here’s one example of creative home-made diwali wishes that your recipient will surely love and appreciate.

MATERIALS YOU NEED

• Scissors
• Ruler
• Construction paper
• Marker
• Gluestick
• Pencil

How to make your own diwali card: PROCEDURE

                                                                                 

Step #1: With the use of scissors, cut out small pieces of construction paper of different colors and keep them separated on an egg carton.

Step #2: Use a black 9x12 construction paper as the card and fold them crosswise.

Step #3: With a pencil, sketch a diwali design (e.g. Rangoli design) on from of the card.

Step #4: Use the cut-out pieces of construction paper to create color to your drawing on the card and carefully glue them on it leaving a small space in between to produce a mosaic look.

Step #5: Lastly, glue a white paper inside the card and use a fine-tip marker to write your diwali greetings and wishes in it.

Diwali Festival in India – Celebration of the Holy Tradition

Diwali incorporates five-day long celebration in India. Each day encompasses unique significance.

The 1st Day – The Dhanteras

The first day of Diwali starts with Dhanwantari Trayodashi, also known as Dhanvantari Trayodashi. It falls at the 13th lunar day of the Krishna Paksha, the Kartik Hindu month. Trayodashi is renowned as Dhan-teras. According to the ancient Indian legends, Lord Dhanwantari emerged from the ocean with the Ayurvedic for mankind’s welfare. On this day, people worship the God of Death, Lord Yamaraj. They light “Yama-Diya” along with the prayers for the Lord. One of the most popular traditions done during this festival is buying new utensils for homes.

Lighting Diyas

Pictures grabbed from 365greetings Diwali Wallpapers


The 2nd Day – The Choti Diwali

Narak Chaturdashi is the 2nd day of Diwali. According to the legend, Lord Krishna slew Narakasur to free the mankind from fear of the devil. As part of the tradition, people massage their body with oils and bathe afterwards. And there’s an interesting belief that those who don’t bathe will go to hell or “Narak”.

The 3rd Day – The Lakshmi Puja or Badi Diwali

The Badi Diwali is considered as the most important day of Diwali Festival, celebrated on 3rd day of Diwali. During this day, people worship and offer prayers to their Goddess Lakshmi for them to be blessed with prosperity and wealth. As part of the tradition, people clean and decorate their homes with different colorful lights.

Goddess Lakshmi

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The 4th Day – The Govardhan Puja or the Padwa

On the 4th day, people worship Lord Govardhan Parvat. In legends, Lord Shri Krishna, together with Vraja people, performed the Padwa or Govardhan Pooja to protect them from rain. It became an ancient tradition since then.

The 5th Day – The Bhratri Dooj or Bhai Duj

The 5th day of Diwali festival is celebrated to give tribute to brother-sister relationship. According to legend, the God of Death Lord Yamaraj visited Yamuna, his sister. This action is believed to bless and free them from sins. From hereon in, it became part of the tradition that brothers visit their sisters. Then, sisters will sweeten their mouths with different kinds of sweets.

Other Resource for Diwali

1. Diwali Greetings From 123greetings.com
2. Diwali Scraps From Squidoo
3. Rangoli Designs For Diwali from easyday

Diwali - Celebration, Messages and Greetings

What is Diwali?

Diwali is a holy traditional festival celebrated in India, Sri Lanka, Fiji  and most of Nepal. It is also called as Deepavali, Devali or Divali. Also referred to as “Festival of Light”, it signifies triumph of light over darkness.It is celebrated by the Indians all over the world.
The history of Diwali is connected with Rama- Ravana War (Between India and Sri Lanka). Ravana Was a demon king who was doing lot evil things. Lord Rama had to go to Forest for 14 years to full fill a promise his father given to his third wife. As per the story King Dasarath promised his third wife that she can ask 2 boons at any time of life from him and if it is under his ability he will fulfill that request. When she came to know that King Dasarath is going to crown Lord Rama as king she asked the two boons. One of the boon was to send Lord Rama to forest for 14 years and another one is to make her son as the King.
King Dasarath was in big mental tension when he here this. However when Lord Rama Came to know about this he himself went to forest along with his wife and another brother to forest. Demon king Ravana has kidnaped Ramas wife. So rama build a bridge to Srilanka (Adam's Bridge) and defeated Demon king Ravana.
By that time he has completed 14 years in forest and he decided to return to Ayodya to take over the kingdom from his brother (Third queens son), who was ruling the kingdom by keeping lord ramas foot wear on the throne. He was so upset by his mothers cunning act and requested lord Rama to come back and take over the kingdom before, which has been refused by Lord rama siting their father's promise is bigger than ruling the kindom.

When People of Ayodya came to know that Lord Rama is returning they welcomed him lighting lamps all over the kingdom. Then onwards that day is celebrated as Diwali by lighting lamps all over the place.

Diwali Festival – The Celebration

People throughout in India, regardless of age and classes, celebrate this holy festival with equal enthusiasm and zeal. Diwali Festival involves putting on new clothes and participating in different activities related to it. On Diwali it is normal to send Diwali greetings to Relatives and friends. You can find some best Diwali messages on internet, search for some good Diwali wallpaper to use as canvas to make a great diwali card by yourself

Diwali (Deepawali) usually falls on 'Amavasyaa' day (which is typically between the month of October and November). As part of the celebration, people are illuminating their homes by lighting a tiny oil lamp, mostly known as “Diyas”. They also decorate their homes with lovely rangoli arts with colorful designs.

Some Diwali Messages

Please find some Diwali messages for your reference

Happy Diwali to you and your family

Let us celebrate the victory of Lord Rama
Over Demon King Ravana
The god will be always the Victor
Happy Diwali

Another Diwali has come
To celebrate the holy day
The day when God has
defeated the Evil
Happy Diwali



Diwali Wishes from 365greetings.com




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Other Resources For Diwali Greetings

1. Diwali greetings from 123greetings.com
2. Rangoli Designs from easyday