Why do we celebrate Deepavali ?

You are right, it is a Tanjore painting in my mother's house in madurai. Last trip, when I went to Mdu, I photographed it so that I can post it for deepavali !
Love & regards,
Chithra.

So, you celebrate deepavali, this year, understanding the significance & making chitvish sweets, right ?
I love your sentiment
everywhere there is chitvish around my home.
I am not greedy to ask for anything more in life !
Love & regards,
Chithra.

Dear Mrs C,
I want to board the next flight and come home. Feeling homesick. No matter whatyou do here nothing beats the atmosphere like home sweet home.
I had no idea that Lakshmi was also associated. I remember that you had mentioned this before. . Brings back fond childhood memories.

WISH YOU AND ALL OTHER IL MEMBERS A VERY HAPPY DIWALI.

Love,

It will be my pleasure to host any I L ite for deepavali !
So my post made you homesick ? No problem, there is alwways a next year, Radha !
Love & regards,
Chithra.

It was so nice reading this week post ,I used to tell Narakasura story to my kids ,rest of others were new to me.

Each and everyday I am learning something new from you .
Thank you so much madam.Take care.

Wish you a Happy and Sparkling Deepavali to you &Mr.V from my family.

lots of love,
mohana.

I am very happy that you liked the posting. You always have only nice words for me, Mohana. Thankyou very much.
Love & regards,
Chithra.

Dear Chitra,

It was nice rereading your story behind the celebs ofDiwali.....memeories of childhood definetely returns....
But we in south actually dont follow all this lakshmi puja etc and lightingdiyas right? is it something which came from nrth, or did i miss out something.....since we back home had not put diyas on diwali,...i always associated karthigai with diyas...thats why the query.
Anyway, i am all set to do my lakshmi puja this year.....will pray that you are alsuo showered with her choicest blessings all the way from Germany....

Happy happy, deepavali to you and Mr. V and your family!

Yes, you are right. Ever since Chennai became cosmopolitan, all these customs like lighting diyas, Lakshmi Puja are all followed ! It gives us a nice feeling as well. Ultimately, that is what we want, isn't it ?
Thankyou for the post, Sudha !
Love & regards,
Chithra.

Dear Ladies, ( Oh... sorry ILites)

I should not say ladies because men are also there in our group. Right..

WISH YOU ALL A VERY VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS DIWALI . HAVE A LOT OF SWEETS AND FUN .

This is my first Deepavali with you all .Thank you very much

Love to all
Latha

hello,chithra madam,
wish you a happy and prosperous diwali and enjoy the celebration with your family.
with love,
bipasu