I would like to wish all my readers a "Very Happy and Prosperous Diwali". Have a safe Diwali and enjoy yourselves.

Happy Diwali

Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights celebrated in a very traditional style in most homes. It is the time of the year when one cleans up the house in preparation for Diwali and decorates it with lights, diyas and colorful Rangoli patterns inside and outside the house.

Diwali is celebrated with a lot of fun and fanfare in every household in India. It can be compared to the Christmas celebrations elsewhere. There are lots of gifts bought for the household members and also new items for the home just before Diwali on Dhanteras. People buy gold, silver or any other metallic items for the house, which is considered to be auspicious and will welcome the Goddess of wealth "Lakshmi" into the homes. A puja is performed for the Goddess on the day of Diwali ushering in light and wealth into the homes.

People exchange sweets and wish each other "A happy Deepavali" wearing new clothes and bursting firecrackers in the night. All the homes look bright and colorful with the lights and diyas and Rangoli welcomes guests into the house.

Want to know more about the traditions of Diwali and recipes, wallpapers, greetings and Rangoli patterns, visit this site:
http://www.theholidayspot.com/diwali/
http://www.theholidayspot.com/diwali/rangoli.htm

A great site for Kids and you too. Know all about Diwali. Visit:

http://www.kidsgen.com/events/diwali/

Diwali Rangoli

Diwali Rangoli motifs look very colorful and attractive and are specific to different regions. Rangoli can be of many shapes and also may have symbolic significance, for eg the zodiac signs. Most patterns are circular or may be geometric forming the Lotus. The most popular designs seen in the homes of people are the Conch shell, footprints, swastik and birds. The Rangoli powder that is used during Deepavali is mostly made of white powder or rice flour.

Rangoli

To know more about the Rangoli visit these pages:

http://www.come2india.org/rangoli.html

For Diwali Rangoli Patterns and Design :

http://amitkulkarni.info/pics/diwali-2005/diwali/P1010329.shtml

See Colorful Powder for Rangoli patterns for Diwali in Baroda, Gujarat:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianjacobs/460045283/

Get Free Rangoli Patterns and designs to download here:

http://www.aspexdesign.co.uk/rangoli.htm

You can also stitch great rangoli patterns on cards and send them to your friends or relatives. Here are some Stitching Cards Diwali Rangoli pattern which you can buy online and get it downloaded into your computer. A great way to say "Happy Diwali". Try it out.

http://www.stitchingcards.com/product.php/350/diwali-rangoli