Unit 2 Hinduism Festivals.

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Unit 2 Hinduism Festivals

Diwali – Festival of Lights late October, early November) Most popular celebration in India For many Hindus (in North) , Diwali is New Years Eve Celebrations last 5 nights (in Canada, 1 night) Honours:Lakshimi – goddess of wealth and good fortune Vishnu – defeated the demon Naraka & Rama’s return to his kingdom after defeating Ravana

Diwali activities Set off fireworks decorate their houses with lights give gifts wear new clothes celebrate triumph of good and knowledge over the dark forces of evil and ignorance feast (lavish vegetarian dishes) gambling – a way of ensuring good luck Puja at sunset

Holi – Festival of Colour full moon day in March Agricultural festival honouring the arrival of spring Myth origins: Young Prahalad was resented by his wicked father for being so devoted to Vishnu. His evil aunt tried to burn him but instead she was burned to ash good overcomes evil

Holi Activities light a bonfire (signifies the burning of evil) squirting coloured water on friends and family distribute and eat sweets and other foods

Maha shivaratri – The Night of Lord Shiva New moon, Feb Special event dedicated to lord Shiva Devotees worship Shiva, keep vigil, and fast for 24 hours Said to the be night that Shiva married Paravati and performed the Tandava or the dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction

Maha shivaratri Activities Recite Shiva’s name between midnight and sunrise Place flowers and grain on Shiva’s his image Gifts pour water in a steady stream from a copper vessel over his image

Navratri – Nine Nights Festival The beginning of spring and the beginning of autumn – equinox agricultural religion The 9 nights - to revel in the knowledge of the goddesses that live within us

Navratri Activities Nights 1-3 worship the goddess Durga (manifestation of Paravati) – believed to wash away laziness and evil thoughts Nights 4-6 with a pure mind, offer puja to Lakshimi – goddess of wealth and good fortune Nights 7-9 worship Saraswati – goddess of knowledge and learning 10th day, worshippers observe the ‘day of victory’