Divali – NALIS – National Library and Information System Authority
Devotees also clean their homes and surroundings, wear new clothing and give charity to the needy. Several legends surround the origins of this festival. Some of the more widely accepted accounts are outlined below.
Deeyas and Divali Traditions - National Trust of Trinidad and …
2020年11月13日 · People participate by wearing Indian clothing and having henna or mehndi done. This is a form of temporary body art which is often done during cultural celebrations. Both men and women can apply mehndi, although it is often associated with feminine beauty.
Two aspects of celebrating Divali in Trinidad and Tobago By: …
2023年11月12日 · At most events the wearing of traditional Indian garments such as Sarees (female wear) and Kurtas (male wear) is encouraged with the hosts of these events offering lucrative prizes for “Best dressed” male and female and even going as far as crowning a Divali King and Queen.
Divali: the festival of lights | Discover Trinidad & Tobago
2018年11月5日 · Hindu devotees honour this special season with reverence and style — by giving a special cleaning to their homes, wearing new clothing, giving charity to the needy, and offering prayers (poojas or pujas) to Mother Lakshmi.
Divali Nagar: The City of Lights. - National Trust of Trinidad and …
2020年11月9日 · A range of items are sold at the Divali Nagar including Indian clothing, Divali supplies and Indian and Indo-Trinidadian foods. It is a very popular food spot for Trinidadians, many of whom simply visit to partake in the notorious pepper roti. Today the Divali Nagar is a well-known, even taken for granted part of Trinidad’s culture.
DIVALI FEATURE: The modernisation of ethnic Indian Wear
2023年11月10日 · Divali is one of those holidays where fashion plays a major part of the celebrations. And East Indian garments have been a part of T&T's culture for a long time. But over the years, there have been some modern changes to traditional East Indian clothing... as more and more people participate in the festival of
Divali - Proud 2 b Trini!
Divali traditions in Trinidad On Divali day, females in Hindu homes wear saris which is considered to be traditional East Indian wear , and the males also tend to wear traditional East Indian clothing . When Divali celebrations are held at schools, the students and teachers who participate also tend to wear traditional East Indian clothing.
The Mystery Behind Diwali In Trinidad: Festival Of Lights
2021年10月22日 · Some signature Diwali dishes in Trinidad consist of roti, curried mango, curried Channa and Aloo (chickpeas with potatoes), sweet rice, sweet cake and barfi. Another tradition for Diwali in Trinidad is the Ramleela, a ten day reenactment play of the ancient epic of Ramayana which chronicles Rama’s life, exile and return.
Diwali in Trinidad
2019年10月25日 · In Trinidad, the Diwali pooja holds profound spiritual significance and follows the sacred observance of Navratri, a nine-night festival dedicated to the worship of the Divine Mother. Diwali pooja, centered around Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, is performed with devotion to usher in abundance and harmony.
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East Indians have contributed tremendously to the culture of Trinidad and Tobago. Their contributions have been varied to not only include food and religion but clothing, all of which have been inculcated into our customs. The festival of Divali is one of the occasions when many people dress in traditional East Indian outfits.