and his wife Sita (an incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi), Sita is kidnapped by the demon king Ravana. Rama ultimately defeats Ravana to rescue his wife. For some Hindus, Diwali marks Rama and ...

In the north, worshipping the Goddess Lakshmi, who symbolizes wealth and prosperity, is the norm. FILE- Hindu women light oil lamps at the Banganga pond as they celebrate Dev Diwali festival in ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Diwali is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by the Hindu community. Sikhs also celebrate the event. Diwali ...

1 3700th blog WISH YOU HAPPY DIWALI Lakshmi in Sanskrit is derived from its elemental form lakS meaning to perceive or observe This is synonymous with lak ya meaning aim or objective Lakshmi has ...

Apart from the eating of sweets and bursting crackers, or decorating the homes, the main event of Diwali in the majority of homes is Lakshmi puja. On the day of Diwali, October 31 this year ...

Diwali, celebrated on October 31 this year, symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The festival involves lighting diyas, bursting crackers, and exchanging sweets. Sharing ...

Diwali holds a lot of significance for businesses since the essence of Diwali is to honor Goddess Lakshmi, the fountain head of prosperity and seek her blessings to move the business towards success.

Diwali has various religious connections but is most popularly associated with Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya, Lakshmi (Goddess of prosperity), and Ganesha (God of wisdom) with its central theme ...

Day three is the main day of the Diwali festival, also known as Lakshmi Puja. It honors the day Lord Rama finally returned home from exile. To celebrate, followers light up their homes with ...