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Diwali - The Festival of Lights's Photos - How to Decorate Our House On Diwali

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A host of traditional Decorative Items are used in Hindu households to redecorate the house on Diwali. Besides, presenting a bright new outlook, these also lent a joyful feel of the festival to the house. Presented below is a brief description of some of the most popular Diwali Decorative Items. Torans or Door Hangings Torans, Bandhanwars or Door Hangings call what you may are the most important of all Diwali decorative items. These are used to adorn the main entrance door and that of the worship room to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Diwali Toran are handcrafted and come embellished with embroidery, bells, beads, mirror, shells, image of Lord Ganesha etc. Torans are very much in vogue these days and are the most fashionable Diwal Decorative Gift. Diwali Diyas The word, ‘Deepavali’ means rows of lamps. This explains why Diyas are an integral part of the festival. The traditional Diwali Diyas or lamps have witnessed a makeover in past few years. Erstwhile they were the sole creation of the po

DEEPAVALI: GREETINGS WITH THE MEANING...

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A colourful festival or festival of lights some may call; celebrated by all Hindus worldwide is Deepavali. This festival usually falls around late October and November. One important practice that the Hindus follow during the festival is to light oil lamps in their homes on Deepavali morning. By lighting the oil lamps, the Hindus are thanking the gods for the happiness, knowledge, peace and wealth that they have received. The Hindus consider Deepavali as one of the most important festivals to celebrate. The Legend - There is even an interesting legend behind this festival. The story goes that Narakasura, a demon, ruled the kingdom of Pradyoshapuram. Under his rule, the villagers suffered a lot of hardship as the demon tortured the people and kidnapped the women to be imprisoned in his palace. Seeing his wickedness, Lord Krishna set out to destroy the demon and the day Narakasura died was celebrated as Deepavali, the triumph of good over evil! Preparations - Preparation for Deepavali st

I was like, Britney Spears doing magic?

Every time I watch magicians perform all kinds of tricks, it really does make me wonder how on earth they managed to pull everything together, so real yet unbelievable! Just like how they put Britney Spears into a human box during her Circus Tour 2009 performance, had two blades cutting through her and separated her into three boxes. I was like, Britney Spears doing magic? Are you kidding me? She can’t even sing (okay, like she cares if people think she can’t)! Until someone posted the link to this video to expose the magic trick: Wah seh, cool leh! It’s so damn easy even a child could do it. My brother Rajiv also can perform lah! If you think that video beh syiok, wait till you see this one: I love how one of the magicians said, “This is for you, Criss Angel!” Yeah Criss, your magic tricks are so 2000 and late! Illusions are indeed the coolest thing on earth now! More magic tricks revealed: Cool not? Eh, must kam sia me for providing the videos leh. I bet you have never seen them befo