Diwali Celebration Presented by The Bellevue Collection
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Mon, Nov 1, 2021 - Sun, Nov 14, 2021
Location
The Bellevue Collection
575 Bellevue Square
Details
Diwali Celebration Presented by The Bellevue Collection
Diwali is a time to welcome a new year, happiness and prosperity. It is a festival of lights that follows the lunar calendar and is similar to a new year celebration. Diwali is one of India’s most celebrated holidays and is recognized by people from multiple faiths, including Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs and many others.
The name Diwali, or Deepavali, is derived from the words deep meaning light and avail meaning a row, referencing the row of lights that Indian celebrants use to illuminate their homes during the celebration. Diwali traditionally takes place over the span of five days, and celebrations include family gatherings, lighting clay lamps, displaying floral décor and rangoli, feasting and sharing sweets, and offering worship to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and fortune.
Traditions around the world include:
- Fireworks and the lighting of lanterns and oil lamps light the streets, inside or outside of houses
- Traditional decorating with rangoli and floral garlands
- Visiting relatives and celebrating with food and sweet treats
- Worshipping Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, to bring blessings for the New Year
Celebrate and find all activities and displays on The Bellevue Collection's website.
