00:00Indian festivals are a reflection of Indian culture.
00:08Diwali is a festival of unity in diversity, which is celebrated by all irrespective of
00:14caste, class and religion across the country and overseas too.
00:18The dazzling display of diyas, i.e. the clay oil lamps and bright LED light and the spectacular
00:24fireworks why with the new moon's night to drive away the darkness and brighten the lives
00:30on this joyous occasion.
00:32Diwali which symbolically marks the victory of good over evil all over India also symbolizes
00:38the triumph of knowledge over ignorance.
00:41It celebrates the killing of the demon king Ravan by Lord Ram and also the slaying of
00:47demon king Narakasura by Hindu god Krishna and his consort Satyabhama.
00:51In the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, while men and children burst crackers
00:56and light up fireworks, women invite each other to their homes to see their Bommala
01:01Koluvu, which is the doll display.
01:04The visiting ladies are offered Tambulam comprising of fruit, blouse piece, turmeric and vermilion
01:10for a happy married life with prosperity and good health.
01:14Neighbors and friends exchange traditional sweets and savories.
01:18Diwali, the festival of lights in India, the biggest and the most important festival.
01:23Diwali is based upon the place where people live.
01:26In north, the story is when Rama returned to Ayodhya after killing Ravana is celebrated
01:32as Diwali.
01:33But in south, we believe that Satyabhama, other form of Bhoomadevi, meaning mother earth
01:39and with Lord Krishna defeated demon Narakasura and celebrated as Diwali.
01:48Happy Diwali to all!
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