Happy Deepawali
Nov 11th 2004, 9:43 am
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Happy Deepawali
Dear All,
Wish You & Your Beloved Ones A Very Happy And Prosperous Deepawali
May God Bless You All On This Wonderful Festival Of Lights
Thegreatmughal
(Impossible Is Nothing...)
Wish You & Your Beloved Ones A Very Happy And Prosperous Deepawali
May God Bless You All On This Wonderful Festival Of Lights
Thegreatmughal
(Impossible Is Nothing...)
Nov 11th 2004, 9:45 am
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Re: Happy Deepawali
Originally Posted by thegreatmughal
Dear All,
Wish You & Your Beloved Ones A Very Happy And Prosperous Deepawali
May God Bless You All On This Wonderful Festival Of Lights
Thegreatmughal
(Impossible Is Nothing...)
Wish You & Your Beloved Ones A Very Happy And Prosperous Deepawali
May God Bless You All On This Wonderful Festival Of Lights
Thegreatmughal
(Impossible Is Nothing...)
Nov 11th 2004, 11:00 am
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Re: Happy Deepawali
Originally Posted by badri
SAME TO YOU
I am totally ignorant of 99% of religious festivals but obviously this is important to you so have a very happy one
Nov 11th 2004, 11:05 am
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Re: Happy Deepawali
Originally Posted by thegreatmughal
Dear All,
Wish You & Your Beloved Ones A Very Happy And Prosperous Deepawali
May God Bless You All On This Wonderful Festival Of Lights
Thegreatmughal
(Impossible Is Nothing...)
Wish You & Your Beloved Ones A Very Happy And Prosperous Deepawali
May God Bless You All On This Wonderful Festival Of Lights
Thegreatmughal
(Impossible Is Nothing...)
The same is returned to you.
Nov 11th 2004, 11:06 am
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Re: Happy Deepawali
Originally Posted by thegreatmughal
Dear All,
Wish You & Your Beloved Ones A Very Happy And Prosperous Deepawali
May God Bless You All On This Wonderful Festival Of Lights
Thegreatmughal
(Impossible Is Nothing...)
Wish You & Your Beloved Ones A Very Happy And Prosperous Deepawali
May God Bless You All On This Wonderful Festival Of Lights
Thegreatmughal
(Impossible Is Nothing...)
May the festive season be peaceful for you and your family and may the football season be unsuccessful for the Arsenal
Family festivals always welcome, with the exception of Xmas maybe (adverts on TV in October? Humbug!).
For anyone interested:
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Continuing the story of Rama, this festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile. Twinkling oil lamps or diyas light up every home and firework displays are common all across the country. The goddess Lakshmi (consort of Vishnu), who is the symbol of wealth and prosperity, is also worshipped on this day.
This festive occasion also marks the beginning of the Hindu new year and Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, the symbol of auspiciousness and wisdom, is also worshipped in most Hindu homes on this day.
Another view is that Deepawali is meant to celebrate the destruction of the arrogant tyrant Bali at the hands of Vishnu when the latter appeared in his Vamana (dwarf) avatar.
The occasion of Deepawali sees the spring-cleaning and white-washing of houses; decorative designs or rangolis are painted on floors and walls. New clothes are bought and family members and relatives gather together to offer prayers, distribute sweets and to light up their homes.
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Last edited by Deadmeat; Nov 11th 2004 at 11:10 am.
Nov 11th 2004, 11:39 am
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Re: Happy Deepawali
Originally Posted by thegreatmughal
Dear All,
Wish You & Your Beloved Ones A Very Happy And Prosperous Deepawali
May God Bless You All On This Wonderful Festival Of Lights
Thegreatmughal
(Impossible Is Nothing...)
Wish You & Your Beloved Ones A Very Happy And Prosperous Deepawali
May God Bless You All On This Wonderful Festival Of Lights
Thegreatmughal
(Impossible Is Nothing...)
And the same to you and your family
Phil x
Nov 11th 2004, 11:43 am
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Re: Happy Deepawali
Originally Posted by thegreatmughal
Dear All,
Wish You & Your Beloved Ones A Very Happy And Prosperous Deepawali
May God Bless You All On This Wonderful Festival Of Lights
Thegreatmughal
(Impossible Is Nothing...)
Wish You & Your Beloved Ones A Very Happy And Prosperous Deepawali
May God Bless You All On This Wonderful Festival Of Lights
Thegreatmughal
(Impossible Is Nothing...)
Did you bring the sweets?
Best wishes
Alistair
Nov 11th 2004, 1:41 pm
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Re: Happy Deepawali
wish you a happy divali too
regards
subu
regards
subu
Nov 11th 2004, 7:58 pm
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Re: Happy Deepawali
Originally Posted by Deadmeat
And to you and yours Thegreatmughal,
May the festive season be peaceful for you and your family and may the football season be unsuccessful for the Arsenal
Family festivals always welcome, with the exception of Xmas maybe (adverts on TV in October? Humbug!).
For anyone interested:
-----------------------------------------
Continuing the story of Rama, this festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile. Twinkling oil lamps or diyas light up every home and firework displays are common all across the country. The goddess Lakshmi (consort of Vishnu), who is the symbol of wealth and prosperity, is also worshipped on this day.
This festive occasion also marks the beginning of the Hindu new year and Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, the symbol of auspiciousness and wisdom, is also worshipped in most Hindu homes on this day.
Another view is that Deepawali is meant to celebrate the destruction of the arrogant tyrant Bali at the hands of Vishnu when the latter appeared in his Vamana (dwarf) avatar.
The occasion of Deepawali sees the spring-cleaning and white-washing of houses; decorative designs or rangolis are painted on floors and walls. New clothes are bought and family members and relatives gather together to offer prayers, distribute sweets and to light up their homes.
-----------------------------------------
May the festive season be peaceful for you and your family and may the football season be unsuccessful for the Arsenal
Family festivals always welcome, with the exception of Xmas maybe (adverts on TV in October? Humbug!).
For anyone interested:
-----------------------------------------
Continuing the story of Rama, this festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile. Twinkling oil lamps or diyas light up every home and firework displays are common all across the country. The goddess Lakshmi (consort of Vishnu), who is the symbol of wealth and prosperity, is also worshipped on this day.
This festive occasion also marks the beginning of the Hindu new year and Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, the symbol of auspiciousness and wisdom, is also worshipped in most Hindu homes on this day.
Another view is that Deepawali is meant to celebrate the destruction of the arrogant tyrant Bali at the hands of Vishnu when the latter appeared in his Vamana (dwarf) avatar.
The occasion of Deepawali sees the spring-cleaning and white-washing of houses; decorative designs or rangolis are painted on floors and walls. New clothes are bought and family members and relatives gather together to offer prayers, distribute sweets and to light up their homes.
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Happy Diwali!
May you all have a Prosperous New Year ! ( down under or here!)
salonit
Nov 12th 2004, 6:28 am
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Re: Happy Deepawali
Originally Posted by salonit
Happy Diwali!
May you all have a Prosperous New Year ! ( down under or here!)
salonit
May you all have a Prosperous New Year ! ( down under or here!)
salonit
I was in India once during Diwali & it was a beautiful festival, a bit like our Jewish Chanukkah (Festival of Lights). I loved the way even the dogs got glittery collars to wear during Diwali!
Cheers,
Anya.
