Hindu festivals
All of the various Hindu gods and goddesses have celebrations associated with their stories. Three widely loved festivals are A Hindu festival of light, also recognised by Sikhs. It celebrates the return of Rama to his kingdom and his wife Sita, after defeating the demon Ravana., Holi is a festival in Hinduism known as the festival of colours. It is celebrated in the spring. and Raksha Bandhan, sometimes abbreviated to Rakhi, is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood, sisterhood and love. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar calendar..
Diwali
Diwali is known as the festival of lights and lasts for five days in October or November. It celebrates the famous story of A Hindu deity, the hero of the Ramayana story, another avatar of Vishnu. and The divine consort of Rama. defeating the evil ten-headed demon king The ten-headed demon in the Hindu Ramayana story.. It is a reminder of the victory of good over evil.
Before and during the festival, Hindus often clean their home, get their finances in order, join in fireworks displays and light Lamps made of cotton wool and purified butter (ghee), lit for worship and for special occasions, eg Divali. lamps. Feasting and generosity are common. Hindus often worship The goddess of wealth., the goddess of wealth and prosperity, in the hope of a prosperous new year.
Holi
Holi is known as the festival of colours. It is celebrated in the spring at new moon and lasts two days. Holi remembers the story of Prince Prahlad, who was a Vishnu is the aspect of Brahman responsible for the preservation of the world. Vishnu forms one part of the Trimurti, along with with gods, Brahma and Shiva. devotee, and his victory over the demon girl In Hinduism, the sister of a king who wanted everyone in his kingdom to worship him. The king’s son, Prahlad, refused. Holika, was immune to fire and tricked her nephew into a fire to destroy him. As she was using her powers for evil, she was destroyed and Prahlad emerged unharmed. Holi (which is a festival celebrated by some Hindus) celebrates Holika’s destruction.. Hindus celebrate the victory by lighting huge bonfires and throwing coloured powders over one another. They also make offerings of food to the In Hinduism, deity is one god or goddess. Deities is the word for gods and goddesses many Hindus believe are different aspects of the one Supreme Spirit, (Brahman).. Holi celebrates new life and the victory of good over evil.
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of brotherly and sisterly affection. It remembers an ancient story where Lakshmi tied a A bracelet given by sisters to brothers during the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan. to King Bali’s arm in return for letting her husband, Vishnu, return home. In Hindu practice, sisters replicate Lakshmi’s gesture by giving their brothers a rakhi bracelet to wear. The festival teaches Hindus to be generous.
