Globalization

of Hindu festival
around the
world
Presenter- Debesh Jha
(Deepawali)
Nepal
1

Contents

Deepawali (Tihar)- Festival of

lights.
Hindu Festivals basis of
mythological stories.
Deepawali in Globe
Economics in Deepawali
Problem with the Festival
At End

Deepawali
(Tihar)

Deepawali is a festival of light.

Houses are decorated with
lantern.

Lights

Joy

It is celebrated all around the

world.
Deepawali lasts for 5 days.
It falls between mid-October
and mid-November.

Colors

Sweets

The festival is in honour of the

Goddess Lakshmi .

Happine
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Deepawali
(Tihar)

Deepawali- Spiritual significance

Light represent knowledge.

Light removes darkness.
Hope over despair.
Good over evil.

Deepawali-Festival of peace
Various communities mark charitable causes, kindness, and for peace.

Deepawali
Preparation
Cleaning
Renovating
Decorations of houses , offices
and temples
Shopping
Rangoli
Family get together
Preparation of sweets
Collection different lights

Deepawali Prayer

Translation:
From untruth lead us to Truth
From darkness lead us to Light
From death lead us to Immortality
Om peace, peace, peace.

TIHAR(YAMAPANCHAK)/Deepawali/Diwali/D
eepavali

1st Day: (Kaag Tihar (Worship of the

Crow))

Crows are worshiped .

People offer food items on the roofs for crows
to eat.
people believe Cawing of Crows & ravens
symbolizes sadness & grief.
Devotees offer crows and ravens food to avert
grief and death in their homes.
It shows crows are ecologically important.

2nd Day: (Kukur Tihar(Worship of

Dog))

Dedicated to the most loyal friend of mankind.

People offer garlands , tika and delicious food.
It is said dog can see endangers and the death
coming.
This day is also observed as Narka
Chaturdashi.

3rd Day : Gai Tihar(Worship of the Cow) &

Laxmi puja(Worship of Goddess Laxmi)

Gai Tihar (Worship of the

Cow)
In morning cow is worshiped.
People show their gratefulness to the cow by
garlanding and feeding them with best grass.
Houses are cleaned and decorated with
garlands made of marigolds.

3rd Day : Gai Tihar(Worship of the Cow)

& Laxmi puja(Worship of the Goddess
Laxmi)

Laxmi puja (Worship of the Goddess Laxm

In the evening Goddess Laxmi is worshipped for
prosperity and well being.
Small designs of footsteps are painted.
Candles are lit making house beautiful and bright.
At Night youths enjoy dancing and visiting all the
houses of neighborhood with musical instruments
playing Deusi and Bhailo.
Fire crackers are blown in this day.
It is believed that pleasing Laxmi gives us wealth
and fortune.

4th Day :Gobardhan Puja (Worship of the

Oxen)

On these days there are different pujas, depending on

the peoples cultural background.
It is observed as Goru Tihar.
Some people Worship Gobardhan mountain.
Devotees prepare vegetarian food and offer to God.
It is believed that God will protect all devotees.
This day is the beginning of new Nepal Sambat calendar
year.

5th Day: Bhai Tika (Festival of Brother

and Sister)

Sisters put tika to the foreheads of their brothers.

Believed to ensure long life of their brothers.
Sister offers brothers with gifts.
Believed that one who receives tika from the sister
will never die on that day.
The one who does not have brother or sister goes to
temple.

mythological storiesDeepawali

The stories of Rama and Sita

After 14 years of exile from the forest , Lord Rama
returned to his kingdom Ayodhya.
Before that , they defeated Ravana in a fierce war,
Ravana has kidnapped Ramas wife , sita.
After the victory of Good over evil , Ayodhya people
welcomed them by lighting rows of clay lamps.
It is an occasion in honor of Ramas victory over
Ravana; of truth victory over Evil .
These festival continue every year at Deepawali
and are still celebrated today.

mythological stories- Deepawali

(contd.. )

he Story of King Bali and Vamana Avatar (the Dwarf)

King Bali was a ruler of 3 world and was generous but ambitious as
well.
Some of the God pleaded Vishnu to check King Balis power.
Dwarf begged the king to provide him the space to cover three
strides.
Dwarf changed into Lord Vishnu and his three strides covered the
Earth, the Skies and the whole universe.
King Bali was sent to the underworld.
As a part of Deepawali, some people remember king Bali.

mythological stories- Deepawali

(contd.. )

The Defeat of Narkasur by Lord Krishna

Demon Narkasura was causing great unhappiness among
the people around the world.
He used to kidnap young beautiful women and force to live
with him.
Their cries for their rescue was heard by lord Vishnu who
came in the form of Krishna.
Narkasura hoped that his death might bring joy to others.
Krishna granted him the request.
This stories is a reminder that good can still come out of the
evil.

mythological stories- Deepawali

(contd.. )

Krishna and the mountain

In the village of Gokula, many years ago people prayed to the
God Indra.
They believed that Indra sent the rains, which made their
crops, grow.
Krishna persuaded the people to worship the mountain
Govardhan, because the mountain and land around it was
fertile.
These did not please Indra. He sent thunder and torrential rain
down on the village .
Krishna saved the villagers by lifting down the mountain with
his finger.
People offer food to God on this day.

Deepawali Around the Globe

Deepawali is celebrated around the world.

It is famous in Nepal, India, Bangladesh, USA, United Kingdom,
Australia, Newzland, Canada , South Africa, and all around the
world.
It is an official holiday in Fiji, Guyana, India, Pakistan, Malaysia,
Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Srilanka, Suriname and
Trinidad and Tobago.
Deepawali is growing as a local culture in all around the world.

Deepawali Around the

Globe(Contd.)

Austrilia

Singapore

Canada

Japan

United Kingdom

Srilanka

Economics in Deepawali
Marks as major shopping period in Nepal and India.
Spending and purchases are considered as auspicious.
It is a boom season for Firecracker industry, oil and ghee Industry,
pottery industry, and sweets industry.
Government collects tax.
New product launches.
Entering the market.
The online-shopping revolution.

Problems with festival

Ecology
Air pollution
Noise pollution
Garbage
Physical
Accidents
Burn injuries
Gambling

At end
Deepawali help us to learn from previous mistake.
It symbolizes the passing of valuable lessons, morals and wisdom.
It encourages our diverse communities to celebrate together the spirit
of peace , truth and friendship.

Thank you
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