Diwali is one of the most important festivals of Hinduism. This festival of lights Diwali is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Kartik month. This year Diwali is being celebrated on 24th October. Lakshmi Ganesh is worshiped on the special occasion of Diwali . For the people living in India, Diwali means lighting of diyas, crackers, worship and dishes. But do you know that apart from India, the festival of Diwali is celebrated in other countries as well. Here we are going to tell you about those countries. Many countries of the world celebrate Diwali in their own way.
Nepal
The festival of Diwali is also celebrated in Nepal, India's neighboring country. In Nepal, the festival of Diwali is called 'Swanti'. It is a five-day festival, in which crows feed on the first day and dogs on the second day. Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on the third day. The fourth day is celebrated as the new year and then on the fifth day there is Bhai Tika, which is also called Bhai Dooj in India.
Malaysia and Singapore
Diwali is also celebrated in Malaysia. Apart from this, there is a government holiday in Singapore on the occasion of Diwali. Various cultural programs are organized here.
Sri Lanka
You will be surprised to know that Diwali is also celebrated in Sri Lanka. When Lord Rama reached Ayodhya after killing Ravana, the kingdom was lit with lamps. People of Tamil community wear new clothes after taking oil bath on the day of Diwali and do Posai i.e. worship.
Florida
Diwali in Florida is similar to Diwali in India but it has no religious connection. Let us tell you that every year between 31 October and 1 November, the Samhain Festival is celebrated here, during which fireworks are seen.
Thailand
Diwali is also celebrated in Thailand. Here Diwali is called Lam Kryong . In Thailand, the city is illuminated by making a lamp from banana leaves and lighting it at night. They throw the burning lamp in the water of the river.
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