Unit-IV; Professional Sales Representative (PSR).pptx
Diwali The festival of lights
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2. Diwali, or Deepawali is the Hindu festival of lights, typically
lasting five days and celebrate during the Hindu lunisolar
month
One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali
symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good
over evil and knowledge over ignorance".
The festival is widely associated with Lakshmi, goddess of
prosperity, but regional traditions connect it
to Rama, Vishnu, Krishna, Durga, or Kali
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5. It is believed that on this day Rama returned to
his people after 14 years of exile during
Which he fought and won a battle against the
demons and the demon king, Ravana.
People lit their houses to celebrate his victory
over evil.
The goddess of happiness and good fortune,
Lakshmi, also figures into the celebration
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7. In most parts of India, Diwali is
celebrated for 5 days
• Dhanteras(day 1)
• Chhoti Diwali(day 2)
• Diwali(day 3)
• Goverdhan Puja(day 4)
• Bhai Dooj(day 5)
14. IN VARANASI
The holy land of Varanasi celebrate Dev
Deepavali, known as Diwali of the gods.
It is belived that the god and goddess visit
the Earth to take the dip in the river ganga.
Devotees offer their prayers and diyas to
goddess Ganga.
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16. IN BIHAR
Diwali is celebrated with a lots of fervor in
Bihar.
The festival is of 5 days, like most north
Indian states.
Diwali is celebrated with lighting diyas and
bursting crackers
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18. IN KOLKATA
The Bengal kali Puja is also known as shyam
Puja which takes place in night as per hindu
tantric tradition.
Worshippers give hibiscus, fish, meat and
other offerings to goddess Kali.
Kalighat temple is famous for organizing
kali Puja
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20. IN ASSAM
Diwali is celebrated in Assam with lots of
enthusiasm.
People make rangols and decorate their
doorways with garlands made of mango leaves
and marigolds.
The Assamese worship Goddess Kali and
Lakshmi
