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Diwali, the festival of lights, has been celebrated in India for thousands of years and is by far the most auspicious festival of them all. Diwali also. Diwali also perfectly portrays India's unity in its diversity. It's a small glimpse into how this nation of 1 billion people, just as many Gods, 200 languages and unparalleled poverty, holds together. This is a country with a heart and at no point is that more apparent than during Diwali. |
The reason why this festival is celebrated with such jubilation is the enduring tale of Lord Rama. He returned to his kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and was welcomed back like the true king that he was. People lit lamps and diyas to illuminate the darn night sky. Such unprecedented celebration had never before been observed and the scale of its largesse is testament to Lord Rama's popularity amongst his people. Ever Since, Diwali has come to be celebrated each year on the Amavasya night, no moon night, in the Hindu month of Kartika (October-November).
Over the years Diwali has become as commercialized as Christmas perhaps. It is an annual stimulus for the Indian economy. Indians purchase gold, gifts, decorations, crackers and household appliances during this festival. Companies offer huge discounts during the Diwali season to attract customers, which helps the economy and also helps the poor. It also helps the community in hunger since this festival shares it food. It also brings tourists to the country.
The tradition giving Diwali gifts is by no means a new one. Gifts have been exchanged during the festival season for centuries, only now the rice and grains have been replaced by gold and silver. This leads to a shopping spree where people shop till they drop, and therefore this practice has attracted its own share of protestors who claim that the shrewd advertisers are slowly transforming the sacred festival to a large commercial Sale of sorts. Nevertheless, Diwali gifts have grown to be a part of the festival and most of the times it's the sentiment behind the gift that matters much more than its material value and as long as that continues, there's no fear of losing our roots. Take a look at these Featured Diwali gifts.
Gifts For Family
Gifts For Parents/In-laws
Gifts For Sisters/brothers
Gifts For Grandparents
Gifts For kids
Gifts For Friends
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