Divali

[Ram]

TUNAK TUNAK TAN

Happy Divali Indian people.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divali

Putting summary of Divali incase anyone is a little confused.

Divali, or Deepavali (in Hindi - दिवाली or दीपावली), is a major Indian festival, significant in Hinduism , Jainism and Sikhism. Celebrated by Hindus,Jains and Sikhs across the globe, as the "Festival of Light," where the lights or lamps signify the uplighting of darkness and victory of good over the evil within.

Happy Divali, Ram <3
~Robotkiller

[Arwenchan]

We got a girl from Nepal in our class, she said we could just say merry christmas

[Outlandish]

TUNAK TUNAK TAN

Happy Divali Indian people.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divali

that's kind of ignorant

[Ram]

that's kind of ignorant

It's better than nothing. Maybe you'll be kind enough to fill in the details.

[Mider T]

Hindus firing off firecrackers all over the place here.

[takachi]

well subh divali then?? ^^

[Susano-o]

:lmao

Thanks, man! :amuse

[Mukuro]

Cheers Ram. :amuse

[Rukia]

I know nothing about it. It was featured in a funny episode of The Office once.

[Susano-o]

Ram is Indian? lol I'm such a selfish bastard, I thought he wasn't English and that he just did a holla at 'us' Indians :lmao

subh divali, Ram and other taxi driving Indians :love

[Hemino Hyuuga]

We got a girl from Nepal in our class, she said we could just say merry christmas


Okay, MERRY CHRISTMAS!:yell

[Shogun]

ram isn't indian, he's bone white, you know, the true british kind of white that cannot get a suntan.

[Cel3stial]

Ignorencia.....

[Susano-o]

the kind of white that reflects sunlight like permafrost? :omg

in any case, best wishes to everyone of every tone

[Outlandish]

It's better than nothing. Maybe you'll be kind enough to fill in the details.

no i meant not every Indian celebrates Diwali! but sure ill give you a copy pasta :)

Diwali
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Diwali,or Deepawali, (also called Tihar and Swanti in Nepal) (Markiscarali) is a major Indian and Nepalese festive holiday. A significant festival in Hinduism and some of the other faiths which originated in India - Jainism and Sikhism. Today it is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across the globe as the "Festival of Light," where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being. The festival is also celebrated by Buddhists of Nepal, particularly the Newar Buddhists.The Sanskrit word Deepavali means an array of lights that stands for victory of brightness over darkness. As the knowledge of Sanskrit diminished, the name was popularly modified to Diwali, especially in northern India. The word "Divali/Diwali" is a corruption of the Sanskrit word "Deepavali" (also transliterated as "Dipavali"). Deepa/dipa means "light of the dharma", and avali means "a continuous line". The more literal translation is "rows of clay lamps".

Diwali today is the homecoming of King Rama of Ayodhya after a 14-year exile in the forest.[1] The people of Ayodhya (the capital of his kingdom) welcomed Rama by lighting rows (avali) of lamps (deepa), thus its name, Deepawali, or simply shortened as Diwali.

Some view it as the day Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura or in honor of the day Bali went to rule the nether-world by the order of Vishnu.

In Jainism it marks the nirvana of Lord Mahavira, which occurred on Oct. 15, 527 B.C.

The Sikhs have always celebrated Diwali, however its significance increased historically when on this day the Sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, was freed from imprisonment along with 52 Hindu Kings (political prisoners) whom he had arranged to be released as well. These prisoners were all released at the same time from the famous fort of Gwalior by Emperor Jahangir in October, 1619. Since the kings were also freed, Guru Ji became known popularly as the "Bandi Chhorh" (deliverer from prison). He arrived at Amritsar on Diwali, and the HarMandar Sahib (the "Golden Temple") was lit with hundreds of lamps in celebration. For Sikhs, this day was thereafter known as the "Bandi Chhorh Divas" (the day of freedom).

In India, Diwali is now considered to be a national festival, and the aesthetic aspect of the festival is enjoyed by most Indians regardless of faith.[2]

Anyway Happy Diwali you guys :)

[little nin]

i remember watching a sesame st. ep and they was talking about divali, happy divali :D

[infinite]

happy divali :amuse

[Cæk]

DIWALI! My favo time of the year *counts her cash*

Isn't it spelt with a W btw? :oh

[Outlandish]

DIWALI! My favo time of the year *counts her cash*

Isn't it spelt with a W btw? :oh

haha lucky on eid i give out money ! im only 19! :cry:cry

[Cæk]

haha lucky on eid i give out money ! im only 19! :cry:cry
Why do you give out money? Isn't that like illegal? D:

>_>

[Zetton]

Happy Diwali/Divali/Deepavali and many more ways to say it XD I had a great one. Ram, I saw it, thanks bro ;3


Edit:
For those that don't know, Diwali is celebrated by Hindu's in general, not just by Indians.

[Moogoogaipan]

im Indian but don't celebrate this. I know a lot of people who do though.

[maximilyan]

Yeah, happy belated divali :LOS