Diwali is considered to be the biggest festival of India. Its shine is worth seeing. Diyas and lights all around make this festival very special. This festival of lights is celebrated with great pomp in every part of India, but you may be surprised to know that it is celebrated with great pomp not only in India but also in many other countries of the world. , Apart from India, Diwali is also celebrated in different forms in countries like Nepal, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, America and Japan. Let us know how Diwali is celebrated in these countries.
In Nepal, Diwali is known as Tihar. It is a five-day festival, in which each day has its own significance. Cows are worshiped on the first day, dogs are worshiped on the second day, sweets are prepared and deities are worshiped on the third day, Yamraj is worshiped on the fourth day and Bhaiya Dooj is celebrated on the fifth day. The festival of Diwali is celebrated with great pomp in Nepal as well as in India.\
In Thailand, Diwali is known as Kriondh. On this day people make lamps from banana leaves and float these lamps in the river at night. This is a very beautiful scene. The festival of Diwali in Thailand symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
The festival of Diwali in Sri Lanka is associated with Ramayana. On this day people light earthen lamps in their homes and visit each other’s homes. The festival of Diwali is celebrated with great pomp in Sri Lanka.
In Japan, on Diwali, people hang lanterns and paper curtains on trees in their gardens. After this they release him into the sky. People also dance and sing on this day. Diwali festival is very beautiful in Japan.
People of the Indian community living in America celebrate Diwali with great pomp. On the day of Diwali, special pujas and cultural programs are organized in Indian temples here.
