Transcript DEEPAVALI - Hindu Education

Welcome to this presentation of
Deepavali
What is Deepavali?
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Deepavali is the festival of lights for the Hindus
“deepa” means lamp
“avali means row
“deepavali” means rows and rows of lamps
Deepavali is also known as Diwali
DEEPAVALI
• Lord Krishna removes a demon king,
Narakasura on this day.
• This is a celebration of victory of Good
thoughts over Bad thoughts.
• Rows and rows of lamps are lit.
• Symbolism of Removing darkness and
ignorance.
• Bring in light and knowledge.
Significance of Lamp
• Light symbolizes knowledge
• Remove darkness that symbolizes
ignorance
How is it celebrated?
• It is celebrated for 5 days.
• People light their houses with lots of little oil
lamps
• Special worships are done at home and temples
Celebrations…
After sunset, fireworks are seen everywhere…each
and every street…
Celebrations…
Beautiful and colorful
designs are put in
front of their houses
called “rangoli”
This is a special occasion for
everyone to come together and
celebrate together…Special dishes
and sweets are made and they eat
together with their families and
share with all in the community.
Family Get-togethers
Deepavali is a people oriented festival where families and
friends meet to enjoy and establish a world of closeness.
The light from within shines through as the ignorance that
blinds us fades away!.
Wish you
all a very
Happy
Deepavali!!!
UNIVERSAL VEDIC PRAYER
“Asato Maa Sad Gamaya, Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya
Mrityor Ma Amritm Gamaya, Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti”
Lead us from the Unreal to the Real, Lead us from Untruth to Truth.
Lead us from Darkness to Light, Lead us from Death to Immortality
Let there be Peace, Peace, Peace all around.
“Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramayah
Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu, Ma Kashchit Dukha Manuyat”
May all be Happy, all be Free from Misrey,
May all Realize Goodness, no one suffer Pain.
Dhanyavad – Thank You
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