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Diwali
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a 5-day festival that occurs between the end of September and early November. It is celebrated by adherents of Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism. During Diwali, celebrants light smaall clay... [more]
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a 5-day festival that occurs between the end of September and early November. It is celebrated by adherents of Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism. During Diwali, celebrants light smaall clay lamps filled with oil to symbolize the triumph of good over even in an individual. Diwali is a national festival in India and Nepal.
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Nevada (US), Dec 21 (ANI): Hindus worldwide have applauded Singapore for issuing a special Airmail Aerogramme marking Deepavali (Diwali), the most popular Hindu festival also known as “festival of lights”.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Singapore coming out with Deepavali Aerogramme was a great honor for Hindus [...]
- Hindus laud Singapore for issuing Diwali Aerogramme (thaindian.com)
The Diwali eve blast in Goa that killed two people has been formally handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), police here said Thursday.
Four people associated with the Hindu rightwing group Sanatan Sanstha have been arrested in...
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11/10/09 - University of Rhode Island students got a glance at the festival of lights, as the Indian Student Association celebrated Diwali on Saturday.
"Diwali 2009: 'We made the darkest night the festival of lights,'" an evening filled with dancing, music and food brought Indian cultural traditions to the Memorial Union's Rainville Ballroom.
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- Hindu, Jain, Sikh students celebrate arrival of new year with Diwali (columbiaspectator.com)
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Examiner.comThe Kali way of DiwaliMyBangaloreUsually celebrated on the new moon night after nineteen days of Durga puja which always coincides with Diwali, this practice of Kali puja has been there for ...Ma Kali 101: Who is Ma Kali ?Examiner.comall 2 news articles »
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Last month, hundreds across HBS gathered in groups large and small to celebrate Diwali-the Festival of Lights. Also known as Deepavali, the celebration is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists to commemorate the victory of good over evil and to mark the end of the Hindu lunar year for many.
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- ISA hosts Diwali show (avionnewspaper.com)
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Tri Valley India Association (TVIA) is proud to present Diwali Mela at 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at Hart Middle School. Enjoy the cultural program followed by traditional Indian food catered by Sannadi Restaurant and open dance floor with a DJ. Visit www.desigate.com/events.php or call Nidhi Bhatnagar, 699-6159.
Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=2806 posted Thursday, October 22, 2009, 5:16 PM
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The India South Sound Association’s annual Diwali celebration is set for noon to 6 p.m. today at the Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road.
The event, dubbed South Asia’s festival of lights, will include dancing, entertainment, lunch and snacks.
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[Photos: Joe DiStefano] Saturday marked the last day of the Hindu holiday Diwali, otherwise known as the Festival of Lights. It was also the first and last day Sikhs celebrate Diwali. I know this only because I called Harpreet...
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Almost a month back, six-year-old Veena Sundar had an elaborate plan to celebrate Diwali. Today, with no proper roof over her head and surviving on gruel, the festival of lights is a day of gloom for Sundar and hundreds of children like her.
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- Diwali - The Festival of Lights....and Forts?? (blogger.com)
- It was a pity to leave with Diwali. For those of you not aware... (meghan.nonsociety.com)
- Celebrating Diwali brings a touch of India to Ames (search.msn.com)
Diwali is the most important festival in India. For the Jains, it is the second most after the Paryusana Parva. For Jains Diwali marks the anniversary of Lord Mahavir's moksha. Mahavir attained moksha...
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DIWALI LESSONS: THE SEQUEL
Last week, we picked on “Blue” to bemoan wannabe-Hollywood narratives. But as “Main Aur Mrs. Khanna” demonstrates, the pure-Bollywood narrative isn’t doing any better.
NOV 8, 2009 – THIS COLUMN, LAST WEEK, TUR...
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From desipundit.com
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Diwali is a big festival in India. It comes during winter. It is called 'Festival of Lights,' as in winter it gets dark early the traditional lamps lit on Diwali day brightens the houses, neighborhoods, temples, towns, cities etc.Contributor: Kanakadurga DingariPublished: Nov 10, 2009
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I love the fact that I was born an Indian and the only country which has maximum number of festivals celebrated and moreover one gets holidays for them too. Festivals do make life very colourful and Diwali probably tops them all with Holi coming in second for me. There is a lot of hope, excitement and activity all around you. The definite thing is one misses this fervour when one is away from India. Diwali is never the same, even if we do...
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Some members of the local Hindu community believe the Diwali holiday known as the "Festival of Lights" serves to dispel ignorance.
It’s a concept both Hindu and non-Hindu can experience together through the annual Diwali cultural show scheduled for...
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CHENNAI: Deepavali celebrations are extending well into the week for Kollywood with two of the three film released this weekend coming up trumps at the box office. While KS Ravikumar-directed Surya flick Aadhavan has had phenomenal opening weekend ...
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