Shubh Deepavali (Happy Diwali!)!
Wednesday, November 11 is the beginning of Diwali, or the “festival of lights,” which is celebrated by Hindus around the world.
Diwali, or Deepavali, commemorates “the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, hope over despair”1. It is celebrated withfamily and friends, the lighting of oil lamps, displays of fireworks and (lots!) of sweet treats. We wish you a most joyous Diwali and a prosperous year to come!
Looking for Diwali celebrations in Boston? Check out:
Diwali Celebration (Museum of Fine Arts)
http://www.mfa.org/programs/series/diwali-festival-lights
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To learn more about Diwali, visit:
Diwali: the triumph of goodness (from Hinduism Today)
http://www.hinduismtoday.com/pdf_downloads/pagers/Hindu-Festival_Diwali_magazine-color.pdf
“Far From Diwali’s Lights, The Warm Glow Of Home” (from npr.org)
http://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/11/03/242807881/far-from-diwalis-lights-the-warm-glow-of-home
“Diwali: Celebrating The Festival Of Lights” (from npr.org)
http://www.npr.org/2012/11/13/165046185/diwali-celebrating-the-festival-of-lights
Diwali Recipes (from bbc.com)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/occasions/diwali
Diwali Sweets Recipes – 100 Diwali Recipes (from “Swasthi’s Recipes”)
http://indianhealthyrecipes.com/diwali-sweets-recipes-diwali-recipes/
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References:
- Diwali: the triumph of goodness. Hinduism Today, 2015. (Accessed November 4, 2015, at http://www.hinduismtoday.com/pdf_downloads/pagers/Hindu-Festival_Diwali_broadsheet-color.pdf.)
Image source:
http://webneel.com/webneel/blog/diwali-greetings-card-collection-2