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Celebrate Diwali 2024 with Country Oven: Lighting Up Diwali Traditions, Festivities, and Joy

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  Celebrate Diwali 2024 with Brighten Your Home for the Festival of Lights Diwali, the festival of lights, brings joy, warmth, and togetherness. However, as we light up our homes and hearts, it's essential to think about how we can celebrate responsibly. In recent years, the focus on eco-friendly practices has grown significantly, encouraging us to embrace traditions that not only honor our heritage but also protect our planet. In 2024, let’s explore seven delightful ways to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali that preserves the spirit of the festival while being mindful of our environment. The Significance of Diwali Diwali, celebrated over five days, marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It commemorates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, as well as the goddess Lakshmi’s arrival to bless homes with wealth and prosperity. The lighting of diyas symbolizes the inner light that protects us from spiritual darkness. Day-by-Day Breakdown of...
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Ugadi Gifts

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UGADI The term Ugadi literally means Aadi or the beginning. It is believed that if the first day of the year is spent happily, enjoyment will follow the rest of the year. The new year is welcomed with great fan fare and lots of fanfare. It is believed that on the day of Ugadi that Kali Yuga started. This ancient festival is considered to be an auspicious festival. This festival is also known as Yugadi. SIGNIFICANCE OF UGADI According to the lunisolar Hindu calendar, the New Year falls in the month of March or April. This New Year,is known as Ugadi, is celebrated in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and by other names in many other states of India. Ugadi is also the time when the official almanac, popularly known as ‘Panchanga Sravanam’ among south Indians, is read out to inform people of upcoming events from rain and crop cycles to weather forecasts and zodiac details. In days when there was no meteorological department to tell everyone such details, the ‘Pan...
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