Diwali or Deepavali also called as Festival of Lights is the most popular Hindu festival in India. Diwali festival marks the triumph of good over evil, the victory of knowledge over ignorance and dispelling the darkness from our lives in order to illuminate the soul and enlighten the mind. Diwali festival is a time for celebration, pujas, gifting and spreading joy and cheer.
Diwali is a five-day long festival & each day has its own significance. As per Hindu calendar, Diwali falls on a Amavaasya (moonless night), the 15th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of
Ashwin (Aasho), which is usually the month of October or November every
year. This Year, Diwali falls on Tuesday, 13th November, 2012.
Diwali 2012 Dates:
11 November 2012, Sunday - Dhanteras
12 November 2012, Monday - Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi)
13 November 2012, Tuesday - Badi Diwali / Lakshmi Puja
14 November 2012, Wednesday - Govardhan Puja / Annakoot
15 November 2012, Thursday - Bhaiduj
Good news for Bangaloreans, on the occasion of Diwali a couple of Diwali festival events are scheduled to be organized in the city to celebrate the Diwali festival with great fun & zeal. Friends, go ahead & check out the upcoming family kids events in Bangalore for Diwali festival celebrations...
Diwali hamper @Clarion Bengaluru
Gifting has always been an intrinsic part of Diwali. Hotel Clarion Bengaluru brings you Gift hampers for your dear and near ones for this auspicious day.
Diwali hamper event is being held @Clarion Bengaluru, Whitefield, Bangalore from 18th October, 2012 to 15th November, 2012.
Dusshera-Diwali Celebrations with Chhota Bheem
Dholakpur comes alive at Mantri Square Mall! Lets celebrate Dusshera - Diwali with Chhota Bheem. Kids are you listening?
As the city of Bangalore gears up for the festive season, the village of Dholakpur comes alive at Mantri Square mall, Bangalore's shopping, leisure and entertainment destination. Mantri Square mall will play host to Chhota Bheem and his friends.
This is a month long festival which will see the city's favourite mall transform into Dholakpur village, to spread fun and cheer to all visitors, like never before. The event is @Mantri Square Mall, Sampige Road, Malleswaram from 12th October, 2012 to 14th November, 2012.
Festivities with Diwali Delights at Landmark!
Celebrate this festive season with Landmark and avail some fantastic offers and discounts.
During the festive season stack up your gifting options like books, toys, perfumes, jewelry, gadgets and much more and enjoy the exclusive deals provided by Landmark. This event is scheduled from 20th Oct, 2012 to 13th Nov, 2012 @All Landmark Outlet, Bangalore.
Gold Rush Ice-cream Sunday
Tribute to the Auspicious Day - Deepawali
In a tribute to the auspicious days leading up to Dhanteras and Deepawali, Global ice cream retail giant Swensen's has introduced a special Sunday for the festive season, aptly called Gold Rush.
Swensen's Gold Rush will be available at a special festive price of Rs. 118/- (excluding taxes) till Diwali as against the regular price of Rs. 139/- (excluding taxes) from 24th october, 2012 to 13th November, 2012 at all Swensen's outlet in Bangalore.
SOULBATH PEACE FOUNDATION
Presents Annual Crafts Bazaar
With the Blessings of Sri Raj Bhowmik, Soulbath Peace Foundation is happy to welcome you to a unique exhibition of Diwali collection that tells stories through textiles & jewellery from the heart of Rural India- through our adopted weavers & artisans.
Every art product that you buy, lights the hope flame to support the HIV + MOMS in India. Free Audio C.D. with every purchase (till stocks last).
Annual Crafts Bazaar event will be held @SAHHEAL Centre, Soulbath Peace Foundation, SAHHEAL Centre 126, 2nd floor, 1st Main road, Domlur 2nd stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore on 3rd November, 2012 & 4th November, 2012.
Hope, you'll be able to add that special touch to your Diwali festival celebrations by being a part of these Diwali Festival 012 events in Bangalore.
You can also visit our Events section of Buzzintown (dot) com for upcoming fairs and festivals events in Bangalore.
Happy Diwali!
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