Happy Diwali to all Singaporeans

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Unlike what most Singaporeans mistakenly assume, "Diwali" is not just the North Indian word for "Deepavali", just as "Deepavali" is not simply the South Indian word for "Diwali".

The Hindu mythological reason for celebration of Diwali in North India and Deepavali in South India are actually completely different, and their origins have to do with the Hindu avatars Lord Rama (for Diwali) and Lord Krishna (for Deepavali) who lived thousands of years apart from each other.

Diwali celebrates homecoming of Lord Rama and his consort Sita after fourteen years of banishment to the jungles. Since Sita is considered an avatar of Lakshmi, her arrival is celebrated with lighting of lamps everywhere and people perform Lakshmi Puja. The festival takes place in the evening at 6.00 PM.

In South India, Deepavali (Deepa + aavali, means a row or garland of lamps) celebrates the destruction of tyrant Narakasura by Lord Krishna in battle, representing the triumph of good over evil. The celebration takes place early morning at 4.00 AM.

In addition, the dates for Diwali and Deepavali are also actually 1 day apart. The South Indian celebration falls one day before the North Indian one. For example in 2018, 6th November is Deepavali in South Indian states, and 7th November is celebrated as Diwali in North Indian states.

Source : Ganesan Krishnamurthy & Vimal V.
 
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UltimaOnline said:
Did you know...

Unlike what most Singaporeans mistakenly assume, "Diwali" is not just the North Indian word for "Deepavali", just as "Deepavali" is not simply the South Indian word for "Diwali".

The Hindu mythological reason for celebration of Diwali in North India and Deepavali in South India are actually completely different, and their origins have to do with the Hindu avatars Lord Rama (for Diwali) and Lord Krishna (for Deepavali) who lived thousands of years apart from each other.

Diwali celebrates homecoming of Lord Rama and his consort Sita after fourteen years of banishment to the jungles. Since Sita is considered an avatar of Lakshmi, her arrival is celebrated with lighting of lamps everywhere and people perform Lakshmi Puja. The festival takes place in the evening at 6.00 PM.

In South India, Deepavali (Deepa + aavali, means a row or garland of lamps) celebrates the destruction of tyrant Narakasura by Lord Krishna in battle, representing the triumph of good over evil. The celebration takes place early morning at 4.00 AM.

In addition, the dates for Diwali and Deepavali are also actually 1 day apart. The South Indian celebration falls one day before the North Indian one. For example in 2018, 6th November is Deepavali in South Indian states, and 7th November is celebrated as Diwali in North Indian states.

Source : Ganesan Krishnamurthy & Vimal V.
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what about deepervalley that is celebrated by all?
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I thought SInkee Indians celebrate Deepavali, not Diwali. Diwali is celebrated by Ah Nehs.
 
Why diwali only one day holiday when chinese new year got two? This is blatant discrimination.
 
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