Travel News Desk,Diwali is considered to be the biggest festival of India. Its beauty is worth seeing. The twinkling of lamps and lights all around makes this festival very special. This festival of lamps 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.
Diwali (Tihar) in Nepal
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 gods and goddesses are worshiped on the third day, Yamraj is worshiped on the fourth day and Bhaiya Dooj is celebrated on the fifth day. In Nepal, the festival of Diwali is celebrated with the same pomp and show as in India.
Diwali in Malaysia (Hari Diwali)
In Malaysia, Diwali is known as Hari Diwali. On this day people wake up early, take bath and worship the gods and goddesses. Fairs are also organized in Malaysia on the day of Diwali, where people shop and enjoy different types of dishes.
Diwali (Kriondh) in Thailand
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.
Diwali in Sri Lanka
The festival of Diwali in Sri Lanka is linked to 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.
diwali in japan
In Japan, on Diwali, people hang lanterns and curtains made of paper on trees in their gardens. After this they release it into the sky. People also dance and sing on this day. Diwali festival is very beautiful in Japan.
America’s Diwali
People of the Indian community living in America celebrate Diwali with great pomp. Here on the day of Diwali, special pujas are performed in Indian temples and cultural programs are organized.
