| Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from sarit and more videos in the Diwali category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is Hinduism's most important holiday. It celebrates the victory of goodness over evil and light over darkness, and, for many, ushers in the new year. To complete this How-To you will need: Cleaning products New clothes Small earthenware oil lamps called diyas, or electric lights Mustard or sesame oil, if you're using lamps Cotton wool wicks, if you're using lamps Rangoli patterns Chalk Rangoli powder A home shrine Tokens of prosperity Gifts Dried fruits and sweets A Hindu lunar calendar (optional) (optional) Premade rangoli patterns (optional) (optional) Fireworks (optional) (optional) Step 1: Clean your home Prepare for the holiday by cleaning your home from top to bottom beforehand. Tip: The Hindu lunar calendar is used to calculate the festival's dates, which typically fall in October or November. Step 2: Wear new clothes Wear new clothes to keep with the renewal theme of the holiday. Step 3: Place diyas or electric lights Place diyas, which are earthenware oil lamps, or electric lights around your home and place of business. Different parts of India honor different deities during Diwali. One ... |
