(Image Information: Navratri Golu
Bootervijay Source: Wikipedia)
1. Diwali
With Diwali coming up this Thursday, I decided to search it on Wikipedia just to see if there was information regarding the festival that I didn't know. Growing up, I only knew what my parents taught me so I wanted to see if there was more information I wasn't aware of.
2. Dhanteras
Reading about Diwali led me to reading more about Dhanteras, the day before Diwali. Now, I understand more about why during Diwali we want everything to be "clean" and why my mom buys new things like sheets, candles, house accessories, and even clothes for us!
Reading about Dhanteras led me to read more about Dusshera. At first glance, I was wondering if Wikipedia led me to the wrong article, but soon realized this was the more proper name for the festival. Reading more, I realized that this significant day is celebrated differently in different parts of India.
4. Golu
Reading more about the South Indian practices, I never heard of Golu. So I clicked on the link to find out that this practice of worshipping these dolls during Navratri is a practice only held in South India. It amazes me how Indians, while they are Hindus, can also be completely different. How crazy!
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