Divali Nagar Trinidad

Divali has travelled with Hinduism from India to communities in the Caribbean, notably to Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. This festival is usually filled with lots of jubilation, togetherness and preparation, with the focus being on the home, family and community.Several weeks prior to Divali there is a special event popularly known as Ramleela held in various communities. Members of the communities come together for nine days to enact stories from the world famous epic, The Ramayana. Excerpts from the Ramayana are read with the narrative performed by dancers dressed in brightly coloured costumes. The play concludes with the historic burning of the villain Rawan (Ravana) which signifies that good overcomes evilThe day of Divali is marked with a host of activities in the homes where various dishes and sweets are prepared and Pooja (prayer) is performed. Most Hindus would offer Jhal (offering of water and flowers in a brass vessel called Lota) early in the morning. Family members participate in evening worship at 6 oclock to Mother Lakshmi, the Goddess of prosperity and wealth. They then light their homes with several dozens of deyas and distribute Prasad and other delicacies to their families, friends and the community. This sacred festival is known to bring about positive feelings in the community marked by unity, cleanliness, harmony and festivity.

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• DIVALI
• NAGAR
• TRINIDAD