Write an email to Write an email to your friend who is living abroad describing how festivals are important.your friend who is living abroad describing how festivals are important.
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dear friend
hope you are doing good. I'm fine here. let me say you about our most important festival which I have enjoyed alot. its called as diwali
Diwali is a festival of lights. It is one of the biggest and grandest festivals celebrated mainly in India. Diwali is a festival commemorated to mark joy, victory and harmony. Diwali, also known as Deepavali, falls during the month of October or November. It is celebrated after 20 days of the Dussehra festival. The word ‘Deepavali’ is a Hindi word which means an array of lamps (‘Deep’ means earthen lamps and ‘Avali’ means a queue or an array).
Diwali is celebrated in the honour of Lord Ramchandra. As per Hindu mythology, it is believed that on this day Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. During this exile period, he fought with demons and the demon king Ravana who was the powerful ruler of Lanka. On Rama’s return, people of Ayodhya lit diyas to welcome him and celebrate his victory. Since then, Diwali is celebrated to declare the victory of good over evil.
People also worship goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on the eve of Diwali. Lord Ganesha, known as a demolisher of obstacles, is worshipped for wisdom and intellect. Also, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on the occasion of Diwali for wealth and prosperity. Diwali puja is said to evoke the blessings of these deities.
The preparation for the festival commences many days prior to the festival. It starts with the thorough cleaning of houses and shops. Many people also discard all the old household items and get all the renovation work done before the onset of the festival. It is an old belief that Goddess Lakshmi visits people’s houses on Diwali night to bless them. Hence, all the devotees clean and decorate their houses with fairy lights, flowers, rangoli, candles, diyas, garlands etc. for the festival. The festival is usually celebrated for three days. The first day is called Dhanteras on which there is a tradition to buy new items, especially ornaments. The next days are to celebrate Diwali when people burst crackers and adorn their houses. There is also a custom to visit your friends and families and exchange gifts. Lots of sweets and Indian specialities are prepared on this occasion.
Diwali is a festival enjoyed by everyone. Amid all the festivities, we tend to forget that bursting crackers lead to noise and air pollution. It can be very dangerous for kids and can even cause fatal burns. Bursting crackers reduces air-quality index and visibility at many places which are responsible for accidents that are often reported after the festival. Hence, it is important to have safe and eco-friendly Diwali.
you should visit India on Diwali I'm waiting for your arrival .
your lovingly
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Row House 34
Park Lane
New Zealand
25th November 2016
Dear Mary
I was glad to read your letter a few days ago, but as I was busy with Diwali celebrations in the family, I could not write to you before. Diwali is a religious festival in our country. It is celebrated more for religious purpose than for amusement and excitement. This festival is celebrated with lamps, candles and fireworks. No one moves about in ordinary clothes. Everyone wears special clothes. Some firecrackers explode with a pop, while others make the sound of a miniature explosion. At times it is thrown over a radius of five to ten yards. Neon lights of every colour and shape are to be seen in houses, shops and other places. Children have a very enjoyable time. They light all sorts of fireworks, some of which, when thrown into the sky, explode into hundreds of fragments of bright light as dazzling as the stars. The Lakshmi puja is performed on a grand scale. Especially the business community carries out this puja with pomp and show. Friends and relatives are invited to lunch or dinner and the exchange of gifts is done. Please convey my regards to your parents.
Your Friend
Akanksha