GROUP 4 : DEEPAVALI

GROUP MEMBER :
1. Adlin Harith Bin Yahaya
2. Muhammad Aqil Bin Mohd Nizam
3. Muhammad Danial Azim Bin Abdul Malek
4. Mohammad Haikal Bin Mohammad Hameezan
 DEEPAVALI
The festival of Deepavali or Diwali is a festival among Hindus signifying victory by
the power of good over the power of evil, symbolically addressed in the sense of light
illuminating darkness. It is celebrated in the dark month called ‘aippasi’ in october
and November. The implicit meaning is to instill positive values ​in us to become
better individuals by overcoming the negative values ​in us for spiritual development.
Facts about Deepavali
I. LIGHT FESTIVAL

Lamps are certainly no strangers to the

Deepavali festival as the meaning of the festival
itself is the Festival of Lights. At the Deepavali
festival, we can see Hindus lighting diya, or
kerosene lamps, which adorn their respective
buildings, temples, roads and houses. In fact it
has become commonplace it is celebrated with a
fireworks display.
2. WORSHIP THE GODDESS OF PROSPERITY AND WEALTH

Whenever Deepavali arrives, Hindus will worship

Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess who bestows prosperity,
well -being and wealth. On the night of Deepavali,
Goddess Lakshmi is said to have chosen Lord Vishnu as
her husband.
3. A VARIETY OF TRADITIONAL DISHES AND SWEETS

Every festival would not be complete without its

symbolic delicacies and so would Deepavali which is
celebrated with a variety of delicacies as well as
appetizing sweets. The public knows that sweets are
the identity of Indian society. It has been a tradition for
generations for family, relatives, neighbors and friends
who come to visit to exchange sweets to enliven the
atmosphere of Deepavali.
4. THE POOL BECOMES THE BEACON OF THE HOUSE

Most hindu devotees will decorate their homes with

‘ponds’ or ‘rangoli’ or ‘munggu’ which are floor
decorations made of rice that is dyed before sunrise.
This pool is made in front of the house as a sign of
grace and safety so that every household gets well
-being
 5. SESAME OIL BATH

On the morning of the festival, family members will get up

early and shower and clean themselves before shaking
hands and apologizing to both parents and other family
members. Hindus will take a sesame oil bath which aims
to purify the body and spirit. It is a symbolic sign of self
-purification. This sesame oil will be applied on the head
of each family member.