Why Tamils do not celebrate Diwali?

For the Tamilians, Diwali is a one day affair and the custom of lighting lamps is absent during this festival. It is reserved for the festival of Kartika, which falls in the month of Krittika(November-December) when the constellation of that name is in conjuction with the moon, on a full moon day.

Is Diwali celebrated by Tamils?

The festival of lights is celebrated with as much enthusiasm as in any part of India. In this festival, the Tamil communities commemorate the defeat of Narakasura who represent the evil and the light up the lamps (Agal vilakus).

Why do malayalees not celebrate Diwali?

During Deepavali, workers get bonuses with which they bought clothes and gifts for the festival. Now, there are no major industries in Kerala thus the people do not get yearly bonuses. So, this is also one reason why Diwali is not celebrated in Kerala.

Can you celebrate Diwali If your not Hindu?

As well as Hindus, it’s celebrated by Sikhs, Jains and apparently some Buddhists, reflecting the substantial religious diversity of India. But it’s the kind of festival that anyone can participate in, whether you’re in India or here in Australia.

Why do South Indians say Deepavali?

Buddhists in India celebrate Diwali as well. Southern India celebrates it as the day that Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. In western India the festival marks the day that Lord Vishnu, the Preserver (one of the main gods of the Hindu trinity) sent the demon King Bali to rule the nether world.

What is the difference between Diwali and Deepavali?

The difference between Diwali and Deepavali is that Diwali is the five-day festival celebrated in mostly the north Indian states, whereas Deepavali is the four-day festival celebrated mostly in the south Indian states.

Is it Diwali or Deepavali?

Both are “Feast of Lights” but the right word to use is Deepavali by South India which actually comes from the Sanskrit vocabulary meaning a ‘line of lamps’. However, this Sanskrit word have been modified by the North Indian people with the use of the word Diwali from their language.

Is Deepavali a Kerala festival?

In Kerala, Deepavali is observed on the preceding day of the New Moon in the Malayalam month of Thulam i.e. October-November. However Deepavali is not a major festival in Kerala and is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Hindus, Tamil, Bengali and other different North Indian Communities who reside in Kerala.

What is the story behind Deepavali?

In one of the main stories in Hindu mythology, Diwali is the day Lord Rama, his wife Sita Devi and brother Lakshmana return to their homeland after 14 years in exile. The villagers lit a path for Rama, who had defeated the demon king Ravana. After he slayed the demon, Lord Krishna declared it a day of festivities.

Do Tamilians celebrate Dussehra?

Also, like in some other south Indian states, the day of Dussehra is considered auspicious to start formal education in Tamil Nadu. This is called vidya aarambh or the beginning of learning and is marked by a prayer to Goddess Saraswati, the benedictory of knowledge and arts.