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Friday, November 09, 2007

It must be Diwali

All of my Indian neighbours (and there are quite a few families in the complex) have lights in their windows. The couple across the hall also have a beautiful combination of flower garland and orange tinsel with fall leaves in it. They have a doormat with 'joy' on it, too. As always, wonderful scents of Indian food waft from their apartment, and usually they have friends over at this time. Diwali is the Indian and Nepalese festival of lights/harvest festival/conquering of the dark by the light (and evil by good), a time of goodwill and happiness. It is celebrated around the world by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains with candles, lights, and fireworks. It is also known as Deepawali or Divali.

For those who celebrate Diwali, may it be full of fortune and happiness. The world needs as much Light in it as possible.

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