Diwali or Deepavali is one of the festivals which holds lot of importance in the Indian community. It spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. Diwali festival typically extends over a five day period. HAPPY DEEPAVALI 2019!!
The five days of Diwali :
- Day 1 “ Dhanteras the start of the financial year for most Indian businesses and is also the day of worship of the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi.
- Day 2 “ Naraka Chaturdasi this is the day of cleansing. Oil baths are taken, people put on new clothes and food delicacies are prepared.
- Day 3 “ Diwali “ Laxmi puja The day of the new moon Amavasya
- Day 4 Kartika Shudda Padyami the day recognised when the tyrant, Bali, stepped out of hell and ruled the earth.
- Day 5 Yama Dvitiya (or Bhai Dooj) is the day when love is symbolised between brothers and sisters.
Diwali is incomplete without sweets and snacks. Click on the individual link for the recipe page.
DIWALI SNACKS
Shakkarpara or shankarpali Recipe – How to make shakkarpara or shakkarpare recipe – Diwali recipes
Poha chivda or chiwda (spicy flattened rice) recipe – Diwali Snacks recipe
How to make aloo bhujia or potato sev recipe – Diwali snacks recipes
Ragi (finger millet) murukku or chakli recipe – How to make ragi murukku/chakli recipe – ragi recipes
Urad dal murukku recipe – How to make urad dal thenkuzhal recipe – diwali recipes
