1. Welcome to this presentation of Deepavali

2. What is Deepavali? Deepavali is the festival of lights for the Hindus
“deepa” means lamp
“avali means row
“deepavali” means rows and rows of lamp
Deepavali is also known as Diwali

3. DEEPAVALI Lord Krishna killed a demon, Narakasura
Rows and rows of lights
Remove darkness and ignorance
Bring in light and knowledge

4. Significance of Lamp Light symbolizes knowledge Light is Lord Himself
Remove darkness that symbolizes ignorance

5. How is it celebrated? It is celebrated for 5 days.
People light their houses with lots of little oil lamps
Special worships are done at home and temples

6. After sunset, fireworks are seen everywhere…each and every street…
Celebrations…
After sunset, fireworks are seen everywhere…each and every street…

7. Celebrations…
Beautiful and colorful designs are put in front of their houses called “rangoli”

8. This is a special occasion for everyone to come together and celebrate together…Special dishes and sweets are made and they eat together with their families
Family Get-togethers

9. Wish you all a very Happy Deepavali!!!
Deepavali is a people oriented festival when amenities are forgotten and families and friends meet to enjoy and establish a world of closeness. The light from within shines through as the ignorance that blinds us fades away!
Wish you
all a very
Happy
Deepavali!!!