排灯节(Diwali Festival),在印度、尼泊尔是非常重要的全国性节日,庆祝“以光明驱走黑暗,以善良战胜邪恶”。这个节日对于印度教徒的意义,相当于圣诞节对于基督教徒的意义、农历新年对中国人的意义。
由于它的重要地位和隆重庆祝仪式,很多对印度稍有了解的“外人”甚至将其误认为是印度新年。
排灯节在全球范围内的接受度很高,除了印度和尼泊尔,全世界还有很多国家如斐济、新加坡、马来西亚,以及有大量印度人聚居的地方如加拿大、美国、英国、南非以及新西兰都会庆祝排灯节。
2022年的排灯节日期是从10月24日开始。排灯节持续5天,其中第三天是节日的高潮,烟火和各种节日的灯,会照亮黑暗的夜晚。
排灯节的寓意对于从事商贸的人来说尤其重要,因为这个节日是在祈求财富之神(拉克什米Lakshmi) 的祝福。她是印度象征财富与繁荣的女神。
印度人相信财富之神是在排灯节期间,在翻腾的海洋中诞生的,而在排灯节这五天,她会带着繁荣与财富挨家挨户造访。
据说她会先从最干净的家庭开始。因此人们在点灯邀请女神进门前,都会打扫保持家中清洁,部分印度家庭会在家供奉小尊的女神像。
排灯节前夜,印度人会把家里和公司里彻底打扫一遍。洗衣服、收拾房间、整理好所有文件,差不多有点春节前大扫除的意思。然后,他们会用传统的蓝果丽(Rangoli)样式的图案把家里和公司走廊装饰一番,比如铃铛、花环、壁挂、镜子、LED灯,这是在为财富之神的到来营造欢乐的氛围。
(至于蓝果丽长什么样,下载我们提供的贺卡,你一看就明白了。排灯节期间,印度到处都是色彩缤纷的蓝果丽。)
排灯节的第一天,印度人习惯上街买些餐具、装饰品。节日期间,随便走进印度的一家商店,都能看到各式各样的彩灯。(基本都是中国制造)
而在节日期间的傍晚,家家户户都会在屋子周围点上小煤油灯(diyas), 有时还要再点上一些蜡烛。这些灯光象征知识和一个人内心的光明,能驱走所有的蒙昧和黑暗,给人带来心灵深处的宁静。
寺庙则更热闹,只要有印度教的庙宇都会大排长龙,印度教的善男信女们都会来点灯祈福,交换礼物。
排灯节的第三天则是节日的最高潮,将会有盛大的烟火表演,妇女们一般都要穿上一种叫做sari的印度传统裙装,男人们则穿着民族风格的kurthas。
此外,为了祈求财富之神Lakshmi的护佑,这一天还会举行“Lakshmi pooja”仪式,仪式程序相当复杂,感兴趣的朋友可以搜索来看看。
排灯节的最后一天则留给兄弟姐妹,重视家庭的印度人为彼此间血浓于水的羁绊感到骄傲,他们习惯给手足们做顿饭,准备一份礼物,并彼此祝愿长命百岁。
所以下个星期联系不上你的印度客人很正常,他们过节去了!
可以发给客人的短信祝福如下:
May the occassion bring great happiness, good health, fortune and prosperity for you and all in your family. Wish you a Happy Diwali!
May all your dreams come true, And Lakshmi be with your family, May the season usher in only joy for you,Here I wish you a Shubh Deepavali!
May the beauty of Deepavali fill your home with happiness, and may the coming year provide you with everything that brings you joy!
May the light of the diyas guide you on the way to happiness and success. Happy Diwali to you and your family!
May this Diwali not only your house light up but also your spirit, dreams, and hope. May Lord bless you with health and happiness and all your ventures fulfilled. Wishing you and family a very Happy Diwali!
May you all attain full inner illumination! May the supreme light of lights enlighten your understanding! May you all attain the inexhaustible spiritual wealth of the Self! May you all prosper gloriously on the material as well as spiritual planes!
May the warmth and splendor, that are a part of this auspicious occasion, fill your life with happiness and bright cheer, and bring to you joy and prosperity, for the whole year.
Hoping this Diwali turns out to be an extra special one for you and your dear ones and may success be always with you.
Wishing you and your family a bombastic Diwali!!! Have loads of fun and loads of masti!! Happy Diwali!!
On this festival of light, I pray that your happiness is multiplied and your sorrows divided. May this auspicious festival bring you and your family health, wealth and success. Happy Diwali.
A festival full of sweet childhood memories,
A sky full of lights,
Mouth full of sweets,
And heart full of joy.
Wishing You All A Very Happy Diwali!
Peace
Prosperity
Joy
Good Health
Long Life
These are my wishes for you this Diwali.
Happy Diwali!
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