Greeting displayed in Singapore in 2021. Photo by Angela Lansbury.
Features to notice on the Deepavali greeting above: hand held lights, sarees, green colour, the word deepavali.
Deepavali is celebrated in India and by communities worldwide. You have probably seen colourful images and greetings on the internet and in WhatsApp and other messages. Here is a summary:
celebrated in India
Celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs.
Triumph of good over evil.
the favoured colour is green.
coloured rice, or powder or sand is used to create patterns on the floors of homes and public buildings such as shopping malls.
Some areas celebrate for one day (in 2021 Thursday, November 4th).
However, in North India the celebrations continue for four days.
What to wear? Indian women wear sarees.
Indian families buy new clothes.
Lights are lit in small bowls.
Symbols are peacocks and swans
Individuals and groups send greetings.
Celebrations in 2021
Deepavali around the world
Where can you find Indian clothes and signs?
UK
Southall
Singapore
Little India
Serangoon Road lights showing peacocks
Useful Websites
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali
About the author
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