And don't forget....

[jack_babalon]

Today is also Diwali: The Hindu Festival of Light that marks the victory of good over evil (I guess Jehovah didn't get the memo...oh well he's no fun at festivals anyway). According to my contacts in the East heres the 411 on 11/01: "On the day of Diwali, many wear new clothes, share sweets and light firecrackers. The North Indian business community usually starts their financial new year on Diwali and new account books are opened on this day.Hindus find cause to celebrate this festival for different reasons:
•In North India, Diwali celebrates the return of the Rama, King of Ayodhya, his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana to Ayodhya from a war in which he killed the demon king Ravana. It is believed that the people lit oil lamps along the way to light their path in the darkness. In North India, the festival is held on the final day of the Vikram calendar. The following day marks the beginning of the North Indian new year, and is called Annakut.

•In South India, it commemorates the killing of Narakasura, an evil demon, by Lord Krishna. In South India, Diwali does not coincide with the beginning of a new year as South Indians follow a different calendar, the Shalivahana calendar.

•In Bhavishyottara and Bramhavaivarta Purana, Diwali is associated with the Daitya king Bali, who is allowed to return to earth once a year".


And now you know, and knowing is half the battle!

Comments

[gaeasdaughter.livejournal.com]

And don't forget to stock up on candles and sugar candy skeletons ... tomorrow's Day of the Dead!!!!

[jackbabalon23.livejournal.com]

Speaking of candles did you get your power back on yet?

[gaeasdaughter.livejournal.com]

At last! We had our own Festival of Lights on Halloween. Now they only go out for 10 minutes at random times during the evening to keep us on our toes!