Google Doodle for Happy Diwali (India)
http://www.google.co.in/ |
"Deepavali, or Diwali is a major Indian holiday, and a significant festival in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. [3] Many legends are associated with Diwali. Today it is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across the globe as the "Festival of Lights," where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being. Diwali is celebrated on the first day of the lunar Kartika month, which comes in the month of October or November."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali |
let me correct u plz
According to Bengali / Bangali (West Bengal) Ritual Deepavali (as Bengali Calls it and its also called is Kali Puja) is 28 Oct (this year) and According to North India Diwali is one day after Kali Puja (29 Oct this year)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festivals_in_Kolkata
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengali_people
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I remember this festival from last year actually...Orkut was done-up too, if I remember correctly...How about this year? |
