Yama Dvitiya – A Day Dedicated To Brothers and Sisters

Yama Dvitiya or Yam Dwitiya is the last day of five-day Diwali celebrations. Yam Dwitiya is also called as Bhai Dhooj or Bhai Bij or Bhai Beej.

In South India, it is called as Yama Dwitiya. Legend of Yama Dwitiya is associated with the God of death – Yama Dharma Raj. He visit his sister Yami’s home on this day.

In North India, it is widely celebrated as Bhai Dhooj.

Time To Perform Lakshmi Puja

Right time to perform Lakshmi Puja on Diwali Amavasya, 28th October, 2008 is evening 6.37 to 8.31.

It is considered as Pradosh Kaal, which is most preferrable time to perform Lord Ganesh, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Kuber Puja.

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I Wish You All A Happy & Prosperous Diwali

This Diwali may bring you a lot of wealth and good health.

Be blessed by Goddess Lakshmi and enjoy this sparkling event.

Dresses For Diwali

Diwali – the festival of lights is also the festival for new dresses. According to Indian textile market, Diwali is the biggest season for them.

On Diwali, people like to wear ethnic dresses. Women wear – Sarees, Ghagra Cholis, Kurthis, Chudidaars, etc..

Men wear Kurtha Pyzamas, Kurhta and Dhoti, Sherwani, etc..

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Diwali Diyas For 2008

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Diwali – The Festival of Lights

Diwali is the most celebrated festival in India. It is one of the extremely celebrated Indian festivals throughout the world.

Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Deepawali, is also called as Festival of lights.

Historical accounts explain that the festival removes the darkness and brings back the light in human life.