শুভ দীপাবলি
shubho dipaboli
Happy Diwali in Bengali is শুভ দীপাবলি (shubho dipaboli).
শুভ দীপাবলি is used as a greeting during the Diwali festival to wish others well.
What does it mean word for word?
The word শুভ (shubho) means 'happy' or 'auspicious', and দীপাবলি (dipaboli) means 'Diwali' (the festival of lights).
How do you pronounce it?
shubho dipaboli
Did you know?
- In Bengal, the day of দীপাবলি is uniquely dedicated to the goddess Kali. While most of India celebrates the return of Lord Rama, Bengalis prioritize Kali Puja during this time.
- During the festivities associated with শুভ দীপাবলি, Bengalis traditionally create 'Alpana', intricate patterns painted on the floor using a paste of rice flour and water.
- The Sanskrit origin of শুভ (śubha) relates to the concept of 'brightness', meaning the greeting essentially wishes a 'bright' festival upon the listener.
Examples in context
- সবাইকে শুভ দীপাবলি।sobai-ke shubho dipabali.Happy Diwali to everyone.
- শুভ দীপাবলি, ভালো কাটুক দিনটি।shubho dipabali, bhalo katuk dinti.Happy Diwali, have a good day.
Example conversation
Two friends meet during the Diwali festival celebrations.
- সৌরভ Souravশুভ দীপাবলি, মৌমিতা!shubho dipabali, moumita!Happy Diwali, Moumita!
- মৌমিতা Moumitaতোমাকেও শুভ দীপাবলি, সৌরভ!tomake-o shubho dipabali, sourav!Happy Diwali to you too, Sourav!
- সৌরভ Souravআজকের অনুষ্ঠান খুব সুন্দর হয়েছে।ajker onushthan khub sundor hoyeche.Today's program was very beautiful.
- মৌমিতা Moumitaহ্যাঁ, খুব আনন্দ হচ্ছে।hã, khub anondo hocche.Yes, it is very joyful.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries দীপাবলি, শুভ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
