Diwali, India’s biggest and most well known holiday is just around the corner.  This year the main celebration of the 5 day celebration falls on October 26th.  Our designers have put together some great diwali cards for your to send to your loved ones wishing them Happy Diwali!  Here are some facts about Diwali:
  • Diwali is celebrated for a period of 5 days.  Each days has it’s own significance, rituals and myths. The third day is celebrated as the main Diwali festival, and is known as the “festival of lights”.  The five days of Diwali are Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Deepawali, Govardhan and Bhaidooj.
  • Diwali is believed to be the time of transition from darkness unto light – the light that empowers us to commit ourselves to good deeds and which brings us closer to divinity.
  • Diwali is a popular festival not just amongst Hindus, but also in other religions like Jainism, Buddhism and Sikkhism.  It is celebrated by people all over the world.

  • Diwali falls on different days each year.  The exact days are calculated by the lunar Hindu calendar.  It occurs on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartika.  According to the Gregorian calendar, it typically falls in October or November.

Shubh Deepavali!