Divali, Divālī, Divalī: 7 definitions
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Divali means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Marathi, Hindi, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Diwali.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Google Books: Cultural and Religious Heritage of India: JainismDivālī (दिवाली) is the name of a Jain festival on which Mahāvīra passed to mokṣa, when all the eighteen confederate kings ade an illumination, saying: “Since the light of intelligence is gone, let us make an illumination of material matter”.—On the first day (dhanaterasa) the Śvetāmbara women polish their jewellery and ornaments in honour of Lakṣmī, on the second (kālīcaudaśa) they propitiate evil spirits by placing sweetmeats at cross-roads, and on the third (amāsa) all Jaina worship their account—books-Śāradā-pūjā.
The priest then performs Lakṣmī-pūjā, the oldest obtainable rupee and the leaf of a creeper being placed on an account-book, and also a little heap of rice, pān, betel-nut and turmeric, and in front of it a small lamp filled with burning camphor is waved, and the book is then marked with red powder. No one cloes the account-book for several hours, and when they do so, they are carfeul to say: “A hundred thousand profits”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsDivali [दिवाळी] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb. from the Cucurbitaceae (Pumpkin) family having the following synonyms: Luffa acutangula var. amara, Luffa amara. For the possible medicinal usage of divali, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
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Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarydivalī (दिवली).—f (divā or H) A sort of ladle (viz. a bowl at the end of a perpendicular handle) for taking up oil or ghee. 2 A sort of lamp,--an iron spike or a stick having at its top a vessel to contain the oil: also the vessel.
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divāḷī (दिवाळी).—f (dīpāvali S A row of lamps.) A festival with nocturnal illuminations, feastings, gambling &c., held during the concluding day of āśvina, the day of new moon, and the two first days of kārttika (or from narakacaturdaśī to yamadvitīyā inclusive); in honor of viṣṇu, who, at this season, destroyed the demon naraka: also in propitiation of lakṣmī. 2 A festival with illuminations held on the 1st of mārgaśīrṣa; called also thōralī or gurāñcī or dēvācī di0. 3 fig. Luxurious reveling or merrymaking. Pr. asēla tyā divasīṃ di0 nasēla tyā diva- sīṃ śimagā. 4 fig. Overflowing abundance (of good things at a feast). Ex. āja tyācē gharīṃ lāḍa- vācī di0 jhālī. 5 A cucurbitaceous plant which flowers about the month bhādavā or āśvina. Its leaves are medicinal. Called also kaḍū dōḍakī.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishdivalī (दिवली).—f A sort of ladle for taking up oil, a sort of lamp.
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divāḷī (दिवाळी).—f A festival with noctural illu- minations, &c. Luxurious revelling or merry-making.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Divālī (दिवाली):—(nf) a Hindu festival celebrated on the day of the new moon of [kārtika], when lamps are lit on house-tops etc. symbolising the conquest of light over darkness and of good over evil; (fig.) times of merriment.
2) Dīvālī (दीवाली) [Also spelled diwali]:—(nf) see [divālī].
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDivāḷi (ದಿವಾಳಿ):—[noun] a festival of lights, observed during Kārtīka, the eighth month in Hindu lunar calendar (approx. coinciding with November); dīpāvali.
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Divāḷi (ದಿವಾಳಿ):—
1) [noun] a person who is extremely poor, who has lost all his wealth, property, etc. hence unable to pay his debt; a pauper; a bankrupt person; an insolvent.
2) [noun] excessive and unreasonable spending of money.ದಿವಾಳಿ ಎಬ್ಬಿಸು [divali ebbisu] divāḷi ebbisu to cause to become a bankrupt; to cause to spend up all the money; ದಿವಾಳಿ ಏಳು [divali elu] divāḷi ēḷu to become a bankrupt; ದಿವಾಳಿ ತೆಗೆ [divali tege] divāḷi tege = ದಿವಾಳಿ ಎಬ್ಬಿಸು [divali ebbisu]; to become insolvent; ದಿವಾಳಿ ದಾಸ [divali dasa] divāḷi dāsa an insolvent; a bankrupt; ದಿವಾಳಿ ಹನುಮ [divali hanuma] divāḷi hanuma = ದಿವಾಳಿ ದಾಸ [divali dasa].
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Dīvaḷi (ದೀವಳಿ):—[noun] = ದೀವಳಿಗೆ [divalige].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryDivālī (दिवाली):—n. 1. row of lamps; 2. a Hindu festival in honor of Lakshmi held at the new moon of the month of 'Kartik' (when houses and building are illuminated); festival of lights;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Divalica Diva, Divalicem Sala, Divalige, Divalikhora, Divalimuli, Divalitana, Divaliya, Tivali, Tivalikuli.
Ends with: Adivali, Asela-tya-divashim-divali, Caudivali, Disadivali, Divasadivali, Khandivali, Kotivali, Lago Bhago Divali, Nagadivali, Nudivali, Ravanadivali, Romanadivali, Rovanadivali, Teladivali, Tivali.
Full-text (+12): Dipavali, Divalasana, Dikku, Disadivali, Divalica Diva, Divasadivali, Dipawali, Bhishmatarpana, Lago Bhago Divali, Teladivali, Dhanteras, Asela-tya-divashim-divali, Kadudodaki, Duruga, Sanavai, Mangoli, Cavadivasa, Dipavalica Padava, Divala, Dipa.
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