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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Diwali Wallpapers 2012

Diwali or Deepavali, popularly known as the "Festival of Lights," is a four day festival which starts on Dhanteras, celebrated on thirteenth lunar day of Krishna paksha of the Hindu calendar month Ashwin and ends on Bhaubeej, celebrated on second lunar day of Shukla paksha of the Hindu calendar month Kartik.In the Gregorian calendar, Diwali falls between mid-October and mid-November.

Diwali is an official holiday in India,Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, and Singapore.

For Hindus, Deepavali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.For Jains, Diwali marks the attainment of moksha or nirvana by Mahavira in 527 BCE.













Diwali Wallpaper 2012

Diwali Wallpapers

Diwali 2012


1 comment:

  1. Another Diwali is on its way. I am so excited and these wallpapers makes me even more excited for the festival. This year, I am sending my Diwali wishes early for my friends and family. Happy Diwali!

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