Wishing people on festivals is an open trend for last so many years. As Diwali is on the run you will find Diwali cards already available everywhere. You can send Diwali cards to your friends or family members and wish them personally. There are many different types of cards that are created and manufactured by the cards company. Cards come in various styles and designs, depending on the occasion also some cards are created.

A card is usually sent to express your feeling to other person on various occasions whether close or distant. Diwali greetings are also made for such reason. You can send your Diwali wishes even in your professional network wishing them luck and prosperity. You can also get same Diwali Greeting cards with your company’s name or your name and send to all you want. There are many such Diwali Greeting cards available online. You can order for cards in bulk of the same design and get them printed locally.

There are even musical greeting cards that will play some song when you open the card or would have song music in it. You can select the Diwali cards according to the age of the person. If you are sending a card to a small child then pick some real good and cute ones so that they are little excited and happy upon opening them and to your elders you can send Diwali greeting cards with some nice and good content in it.

Diwali wishes are just one way to show your love and gratitude to your loved ones. They do not require any proof about your feelings for them but you should always express as they feel good about it. Celebrate Diwali with more people adding to your network with special Diwali greetings.

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Looking for an occasion to wish your loved ones? Want to send Diwali Gifts to India? Why wait for it? Diwali 2012 is just next door. Soon your house will be filled with wishes in the form of sweets and gifts. Giving gifts is a common trend in India and all over. You just need an occasion and Diwali is one of the best occasions. Diwali gifts is a special way to tell your family and loved ones that you remember them on this occasion and that they are important to you.

 

You can find a whole huge variety of Diwali gifts online. You don’t need to take the hassle to go to different shops and buy different gifts as for every person. You can do it all by just sitting on your PC. Just look for the best online shopping portals and find all the gifts online. You can prepare your list of Diwali gifts and then shop accordingly.

From these online shopping portals you will also get some real good and unique Diwali gift ideas that you may not have thought of. You can even change these with the list you have prepared and add something different this time giving surprises to your loved ones. Make the Diwali 2012 very special for them.

 

There are many ways of expressing your love to your family and friends not only near you but also far across the oceans. If you are away from your family and stay abroad you can still connect to them this Diwali. You can bring smiles to their face and show your gratitude to them with these gifts. You can send Diwali gifts online without the hassle of going yourself and sending the courier. Just choose the best gift and send Diwali gifts to India. Make this Diwali special for all your loved ones.

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Diwali or Deepawali, the beautiful festival of lights has always been the most awaited festival. During this festival which symbolizes the victory of good over evil, Hindus worship, Goddess Laxmi for health, happiness, wealth and prosperity. Diwali Laxmi pooja is the most important ritual of Diwali.

Prior to Diwali, people clean up their houses and work place, as it is believed that goddess Laxmi visits only those places which are clean and blesses them with wealth and prosperity. This year Diwali Laxmi pooja will be on 13th November. The Diwali Puja takes place according to the Shubh muhurat of that day.

You will also need to buy pooja essentials for Diwali puja such as diyas, ghee, rice, roli, idols of Ganesh and Laxmi, bell, matka, flowers, and incense sticks. Prasad is also kept in the form of sweets, fruits and dry fruits. People decorate their pooja thalis with a variety of attractive and eye catching items especially for Laxmi pooja.  These pooja thalis are available in different shapes and sizes. Many people give pooja thalis as Diwali gifts to their friends and relatives.

Send Diwali Pooja Thalis to India:
If you are far away from your family in a different country and want to send them a token of your love in traditional style, you can send Diwali Pooja Thalis to India that are marvelously and skillfully decorated special thalis. These Diwali pooja thalis comes in different designs, shapes and sizes. You can even send a complete set which would include diyas, idols, coins, and other essentials.

So, get ready for Diwali 2012 and seek the blessings of Goddess Laxmi for a good life and future.

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Diwali is the festival of great joy and happiness. The festival signifies wealth and prosperity. On this auspicious festival, people purchase precious metals, as a token of good luck and fortune. Jewelers make special Diwali gold coins and also Diwali silver coins in various weights and sizes with designs of Gods and Goddesses. Gifting takes center stage during the festival of Diwali and gold/silver coins or Diwali idols are the most ideal choice.

Diwali Gold coins have always been regarded as a symbol of good omen and luck. Some people also consider that in Diwali Silver Coins can be a great gifts for loved ones. Gold or Silver coins are placed in the Pooja thali and are worshipped on the occasion of Diwali Laxmi pooja. These coins usually have images of Ganeshji or Goddess Laxmi.

 

Lord Ganesha is regarded as the lord of success and destroyer of obstruction and evil. In Hinduism, any good work or any ritual is started by praying and seeking the blessing of Lord Ganesh. It marks a positive beginning for all actions. During Laxmi pooja, Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, is worshipped first and then Goddess Laxmi, so as to make sure that any obstacle or obstruction on the road to achieving luck, prosperity and wealth is removed.

There are special Diwali Idols that are made for this occasion especially for gifting purpose. Ganesh idols are gifted as a symbol of good luck. Laxmi Idols are also considered very appropriate to be given as gifts during Diwali. They are the symbol of luck, fortune, prosperity and happiness.

Laxmi and Ganesh idols and Diwali gold or silver coins are readily available on online shopping portals and even in the market. If you have not been able to do your Diwali shopping and you are very keen to send Diwali idols to India, then online shopping is the perfect option. As, you are given a wide choice of designs online you can purchase gifts within your budget.

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The Bhaidooj Festival is very popularly known and celebrated in India. The brother and sister bond is celebrated two days after Diwali. It is well known as Bhaidooj but also known as Bhai-bij and Bhai-tika. Just like Raksha Bandhan, this day marks the sibling love and care for each other. Every sister prays for her brother’s prosperity, safety and well being. The ritual is very short and simple but has lot of love bound in it. The sisters put Tika or Tilak on their brother's forehead, feed them sweet and then do their aarti. The brothers in return, gives his sister a gift; as an expression of his love and care.

Bhaidooj 2012
This year Diwali is on 13th November and Bhaidooj will be celebrated on 15th November. Bhaidooj takes place two days post Diwali. The word “Bhaidooj” comes from two words "bhai" which means brother and "dooj" which means two days post Diwali.

Bhaidooj gifts
Well being and prosperity of your sibling is the best gift anyone can ever get. Gifts are however a way to express ones love and gratitude to the other. You can also buy bhaidooj gifts online and send them to your brother if you are away from him.

With so many varieties and different types of gifting items available in the market, it becomes a difficult task to choose the right one for your dear brother or sister. Bhaidooj gifts can range from apparels to electronic items and even different types of gift hampers. If you are away in a different country from your siblings, you can buy and send Bhaidooj gifts to India. More importantly these gifts are delivered right on time.

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The festival of lights, Diwali, a five day celebration, starts off with Dhanteras. Diwali Dhanteras festival is celebrated on the thirteenth moon day of the Krishna Paksha in the holy month of Kartik, according to the Hindu calendar.

This day is associated with wealth; where "dhan" means wealth and "teras" means the thirteenth moon day. On this day Goddess Laxmi is worshipped. People light their houses with beautiful lights and sparkling diyas. They even buy dhanteras gifts for themselves and others such as precious metals like gold and silver or they even buy utensils. On this day, Lord Yama, the god of death, is also worshipped and remembered, to bless people with good health, wealth and prosperity.

Dhanteras 2012 and its Muhurats
This year Dhanteras is on 11th November and Diwali is on 13th November.

Dhanteras Puja Muhurta = 17:52:21 to 19:54:32
Duration = 2 Hours 2 Mins

On the occasion of Dhanteras, people offer prayers to Goddess Laxmi and also celebrate it by exchanging gifts with their loved ones. These days there is huge range of gifts available like traditional puja or pooja thalis, mithais, dry fruits. You can even choose from jewellery, gold or silver coins and many other things. Gifts have always been a part of every festival; as they illustrate the love for each other. The best part is that you don't have to worry about the delivery; as your gift will reach your loved ones right on time. In fact it has become easy to send your loved ones gifts even if you are not in India. There are sites that allow you purchase and send dhateras gifts to India.So, send dhanteras gifts to India to your loved ones and make this day special for them.

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Diwali is an auspicious festival of lights celebrated with great joy in India. There are various pujas that are conducted during this period. In Hindu mythology, a lot of importance is given to auspicious timings, which are called as Diwali shubh muhurats. It is believed if certain things are done during unfavorable time of the day then the result will not be fruitful or as expected.

 

These are few of the important dates for this year’s Diwali festival. Below are the details of the Diwali Muhurat 2012.

Pushya Nakshatra
This year Pushya Nakshatra is on 6th November 2012. This day is considered auspicious and lucky to purchase gold. Hence during this Muhurat people buy maximum gold.

Vagh Barash
Vagh Barash is on 10th November 2012. On this day, people clear their debts and close their ledger accounts and do not make any new transactions. The calf and the cow are also worshipped.

Dhanteras or Dhanvantri Puja
Dhanteras or Dhanvantri Puja is on 11th November. This day is a pious day and people decorate their house and temple with flowers to welcome Goddess Laxmi. They worship and pray to Goddess Laxmi on this day.

Kaali Chaudash
Kaali Chaudash or Narka chathurdashi is on 12th November this year. It is called Narka chaturdashi, as on this day Shri Krishna defeated Narkaasur. This is the day before Diwali as the next day you will find all houses and the entire city decorated with Lights and diyas.

Diwali and Laxmi Pujan
The most awaited day, Diwali, is on 13th November this year. It is the day when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya.  It signifies good over evil. It’s the last day in the Hindu calendar. People light diyas, candles and have extra lights in their house. They believe that Goddess Laxmi will come to their homes to bless with prosperity and happiness so no room is left in darkenss.

The Shubh muhurat for Diwali 2012-
Lakshmi Puja Muhurta = 17:44:29 to 19:46:40
Duration = 2 Hours 2 Mins
Pradosh Kaal = 17:35:45 to 20:06:47
Vrishabha Kaal = 17:44:29 to 19:46:40

Gujarati New Year
The Gujarati New Year is also called as Nutan Varsha. It’s the Hindus New Year. A new calendar year starts from today. This year it is on the 14th November 2012.

Labh Pancham
This year Labh Pancham is on 18th November. This day is considered very auspicious when it comes to starting something new or to doing something important.

Hindus believe and have a strong faith in the science of astrology, and a lot of importance is given to various festivals and the different pujas, particularly the shubh muhurats of Diwali.

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