🇬🇧 [4K HDR] OCT 2022 ,Diwali Festival in London Trafalger Square 9 October दिवाली (PART 1)

All Videos on this channel ,Recorded with 4K HDR up to 60 FPS. Diwali London . More than 200 dancers lit up Trafalgar Square with breath taking performances as part of London’s Diwali celebration.
The Mayor of London’s annual free family event drew communities from across the capital to celebrate the Hindu religious festival.
Dancers opened Sunday’s event, followed by a variety of performances from the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities on stage.
Events included yoga and meditation, saree and turban tying, the Diwali Cultural Zone, the Unity Marquee, the Soho Theatrical Comedy and the ever-popular Children’s Marquee.
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Families also raved about the vegan and vegetarian South Asian cuisine, while a light show was set to illuminate the square at dusk to celebrate Diwali, which translates to Festival of Lights.
What is Diwali?
Every region in India has distinctive traditions for commemorating this festival, but whatever the customs, there is agreement that Diwali represents the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance. This is linked to the ancient legend of Lord Rama, who was deprived of his kingdom and sent into exile for 14 years. Diwali celebrates Rama’s eventual defeat of the evil spirit Ravana, and his triumphant return to his home.The business community considers it an auspicious time to start new ventures, as the festival coincides with the Hindu New Year. It also holds special significance for married couples and babies celebrating their first Diwali, as both sides of the family can come together.
On Diwali night, most Hindus offer prayers to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Ganesh, the god representing good fortune and wisdom for the coming year.
As the religious ceremony comes to a close, sweetmeat offerings are placed in front of the deities, and small clay lamps known as diyas are arranged inside homes and outdoors, too. The aim is to attract Lakshmi’s attention and guide her towards these twinkling lamps to bestow blessings and prosperity for the year ahead..
Two days before the main festival day, it’s considered good luck to buy a metallic kitchen implement, such as a steel ladle, or, if budget allows, a more extravagant kitchen appliance.
The day before Diwali is known as ‘chotti Diwali’ (or ‘little Diwali’). Traditionally, it was a day for getting on with preparations for the big day, but now it’s also an opportunity for last-minute errands and gift exchanges. It’s also a time when intricate floral and geometrical designs, known as ‘rangoli’, are created on floors using coloured powders, rice flour and flower petals.
The third day is the main Diwali celebration. As the sun sets, prayers are said to Lakshmi and Ganesh, then dozens of clay lamps are arranged around the house. Firework displays follow, but in recent years these have been scaled back due to noise and air pollution concerns. This doesn't dampen the party spirit, though - especially as there’s a lavish dinner to enjoy.
Activities on the day after Diwali will vary across different regions. In north India, for example, the morning is dedicated to worshipping the tools of work. Chefs will pay homage to their kitchen implements, businessmen will venerate their ledgers, and artists will offer gratitude for their paints and palettes.
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