Happy Deepavali !!! XD
Nice day mate^^ Today is a big day for all Malaysians of Hindu faith, that is Deepavali...... Do you all know what is Deepavali for? Why do they celebrate Deepavali? Why is it so important for them? Let me share with you about this unique festival. According to Wkipedia, The Free Encyclopaedia, Deepavali or Diwali, popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a festival celebrated between mid-October and mid-November for different reasons. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.The name "Diwali" is a contraction of "Deepavali" (Sanskrit: दीपावली Dīpāvalī), which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (diyas or dīpas) in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.
The festival starts with Dhanteras on which most Indian business communities begin their financial year. The second day of the festival, Naraka Chaturdasi, marks the vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama. Amavasya, the third day of Deepawali, marks the worship ofLakshmi, the goddess of wealth in her most benevolent mood, fulfilling the wishes of her devotees. Amavasya also tells the story of Lord Vishnu, who in his dwarf incarnation vanquished the Bali, and banished him to Patala. It is on the fourth day of Deepawali, Kartika Shudda Padyami, that Bali went to patalaand took the reins of his new kingdom in there. The fifth day is referred to as Yama Dvitiya (also called Bhai Dooj), and on this day sisters invite their brothers to their homes.
While the story behind Deepavali and the manner of celebration varies from region to region (festive fireworks, worship, lights, sharing of sweets), the essence is the same – to rejoice in the Inner Light (Atman) or the underlying Reality of all things (Brahman).
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| DIYAS, a type of oil lamp |
Yup. Diwali or maybe Deepavali is now well-known as "The Festival of Light". This is because Diwali is then translated as "row of lamps". So that is why every Deepavali Eve, Hindus will arrange a type of oil lamp called "diyas" around their house compound. Then during night time, every family members will get to light up one oil lamp each or maybe more depends on the quantity of oil lamps arranged around the house compound. That's why every Deepavali, you will get to see your Hindu friends' house lighted up by all these "diyas". How beautiful, right?
haiz.... so sad~ I don't have the chance to go visiting this Deepavali. boo hoo.... :'( haha.... anyway, let me tell you something very special. From the picture above, you can see that I have been to that place before. This place is like a tourism store, where all Sarawak's unique items like: black pepper, shark fin, bird's nest, white pepper, sago biscuit, keropok, many different kinds of herbs & spices and others are sold here. They also sell T-shirts that are beautifully designed with all sorts of Sarawak design. I like the one with the Dayak's design on it!! Too bad I didn't take photo of it as I was not allowed too. Do you know what?! The things sold there are also sold at a reasonable price!! So WELCOME~ XD
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| LjOCH with the shark fins!! yum~ |
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| Pepper in a cat bottle... *miao* |
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| sago biscuit |
"Tebaloi" is one of trillion type of brand of sago biscuit. This brand is sold at SingPiao. This "Tebaloi" has three types of flavour. They are Original flavour, Chocalate & Pandan flavour. They are so delicious! yum~ yum~ I like all of them! I want some more!!!! haha.... ^^ This is my first time to eat Sago Biscuit. So that is why I think that this is a very delicious sago biscuit. But if you have tried other brand, you can just introduce it to me anytime by commenting below. TQ^^ Have a nice day~ May God bless you always..... XD
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