Diwali - Deepavali - India
November 8th, 2006 by postmaster
Diwali aka Deepavali is a major Hindu festival that is very significant in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. Known as the “Festival of Lights,” it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for mankind. Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional diyas (aka) agal (in Tamil (south indian language). Fireworks are associated with the festival in many regions of India.
Diwali usually occurs in the month of October/November, one of the most awaited festival by people all over India.
There are various belief and reasons given to celebrate this festival, some of them are:
1) Bhoomadevi (Mother of Earth) killed Naragasuran (Daemon)
2) Vamanan’s conquest of Baali
3) Diwali is celebrated for the coronation Rama In Ayodha (Dusshera is Rama killed Ravan festival
Deepavali is Sanskrit word and Diwali is in hindi. However, both names literally translated mean the same, which is “row of lights”.
Do you think ‘Diwali’ deserves distinction, fame and recognition?
Today I thought to share something very interesting, with you – something which is truly worth reading and responding. ‘Diwali’ our festival truly demands distinction, fame and recognition all around whole world – doesn’t it. Will you help it get that? I bet you will do this.
Freedom of religion is a hallmark of United States of America. The U.S. Postal Service has befittingly honored Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Eid by issuing commemorative stamps depicting these festivals. And now, USPS (US Postal Service) is considering the issuance of stamps for the Diwali festival as it has great significance for us Indians; but here, it needs 500,000 signatures to have a stamp release. So, I would kindly request you to sign and support this cause.
Join me and request the USPS to issue a postal stamp commemorating ‘Diwali’, the festival of lights at http://www.jantaraj.com/petitions/default.asp?pid=664 Many have already joined me and I know you too will do the same. (copy n paste the link in your browsers address bar, if it doesn’t work from here)
Please share this information with all the ones you know to make this dream turn a reality.
Your friend,
Simran Khan.
Diwali is the most beautiful of all festivals and “religious” holidays. It is striking to behold, and such a lovely concept. It doesn’t need to be on a US stamp to validate it, but I do hope they release one.
Loved your diwali images. Nothing conjures up more hysteria ,joy and delight tham this indian festival of Diwali . I think this is the only holiday we all look forward too .
I am very happy to see that Indian festival diwali is celebrated here as well.
we are here for last 30 year but this was not seen before so we are very delighted to see this good response for all the rest of the world knows about DIWALI.
I hope every one knows about it and they also take equal part with us to enjoy the event.
Geeta Patel