The event of lights brings with it masses of festivities, lollies, and the blessings of gods and goddess shower on the world and bring peace and harmony with it. Diwali is celebrated all around the globe with great heartiness and joy. Young & old both partake in this event and wait for it all year. There are numerous folk who mark this event at the very start of the year and wait in excited anticipation of the event or all year around.
Despite the preparations for Diwali only pick up pace 2 - 3 weeks before the event date, the pure anticipation essentially builds up long before that. There are several elements that are included in Diwali preparations. It is not simply a public holiday; It marks a start of new beginnings. In particular for the business men, as the event of Diwali brings the wonderful welcome to the New Year of business. For most Diwali is linked with the eternal hope of peace all around the world.
The primary parts of Diwali celebrations include the pooja or requests being offered to the goddess of wealth, Laxmi, busting of firecrackers to scare and smoke the bad away from the world, sweets being exchanged with well wishes the sweetness will bring contentment to everybody and masses of lights that symbolize joy.
When preparing for Diwali 2011 here's a list of few things which you must keep in mind:
Before you start your Diwali shopping, to make things easier and simpler it might help in making a listing of the things you'll need. This could include what candy you would like to prepare, how many fireworks, lights, new clothing, ingredients for the pooja etc.
Once your list is prepared commence your preparations with cleaning your home from top to bottom. A tidy house is the most vital part of Diwali celebrations. Ditch anything that isn't needed, give your place/business places a fresh lick of paint etc. If you've been thinking of changing the curtains and cushions this could be a good time to do so. Polish whatever needs polishing, mow the grass, clean out your garage to give your house a new look.
The next step is to clear a space for the pooja or prayer. Often the direction is north to south. The newspapers and web sites generally publish the time the essential ingredients of the pooja 1 or 2 days before the date.
The shops and even the street markets are loaded with good and assorted engaging decorative items which make it very easy to shop for Diwali.
Despite the preparations for Diwali only pick up pace 2 - 3 weeks before the event date, the pure anticipation essentially builds up long before that. There are several elements that are included in Diwali preparations. It is not simply a public holiday; It marks a start of new beginnings. In particular for the business men, as the event of Diwali brings the wonderful welcome to the New Year of business. For most Diwali is linked with the eternal hope of peace all around the world.
The primary parts of Diwali celebrations include the pooja or requests being offered to the goddess of wealth, Laxmi, busting of firecrackers to scare and smoke the bad away from the world, sweets being exchanged with well wishes the sweetness will bring contentment to everybody and masses of lights that symbolize joy.
When preparing for Diwali 2011 here's a list of few things which you must keep in mind:
Before you start your Diwali shopping, to make things easier and simpler it might help in making a listing of the things you'll need. This could include what candy you would like to prepare, how many fireworks, lights, new clothing, ingredients for the pooja etc.
Once your list is prepared commence your preparations with cleaning your home from top to bottom. A tidy house is the most vital part of Diwali celebrations. Ditch anything that isn't needed, give your place/business places a fresh lick of paint etc. If you've been thinking of changing the curtains and cushions this could be a good time to do so. Polish whatever needs polishing, mow the grass, clean out your garage to give your house a new look.
The next step is to clear a space for the pooja or prayer. Often the direction is north to south. The newspapers and web sites generally publish the time the essential ingredients of the pooja 1 or 2 days before the date.
The shops and even the street markets are loaded with good and assorted engaging decorative items which make it very easy to shop for Diwali.
About the Author:
About the author: Anukriti Parsai is a contributing member of the Diwali Network which supplies event stories, media, articles and Blogs for the community who celebrate Deepavali annually. Anukriti loves all sides of the Diwali party and is looking forward to the preparations as well as the event every year.Check out more on preparations for Diwali 2011 as well as some of the weirdest and funniest video's we will be able to find on the Internet...oh and you may find one or two interesting Blog posts.
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