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Diwali At Times Square: Indians Mark Festival Of Lights Ahead Of US Polls
Celebrations sparkled up the Times Square in New York City yesterday as the Indian community and several US citizens gathered to observe the Hindu festival of lights.
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From North To South, How Is Diwali Celebrated Across India
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated according to Hindu calendar, on the 15th day of the month of Kartik - the darkest night of the year.
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Diwali 2021: Know Why Deepavali Is Called The Festival of Lights
Diwali, which is also referred to as Deepavali in many parts of the country, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
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Happy Diwali 2020: Deepavali Images, Quotes, Messages
Diwali, also pronounced as Deepavali is the festival of lights, usually lasting five days and celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November). One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
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Diwali 2020: Why Do We Call Deepavali The Festival Of Lights
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals celebrated with great pomp and grandeur across India as well as several parts of the world. The word "Deepavali" consists of two words. "Deep" means lightand "vali" means "a row". Thereby, "Deepavali" means "a row of lights".
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Laxmi Puja 2020: Lakshmi Puja Time, Puja Muhurat In 12 Cities And Special Foods
Diwali 2020: Diwali is celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Kartik. This year it would be celebrated on 14th November and needless to say, preparations have begun in full swing. Here's everything you need to know about Laxmi Puja.
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When Is Dhanteras 2020? Date, Time And Food Rituals Of The Festival
Happy Dhanteras: Also known as Dhantryodashi, Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: COVID-19 Dampens Festive Spirit, Leaders Offer Prayers At Home
The country is celebrating the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi, the Hindu festival which is dedicated to the Lord of new beginnings, Ganesha. Devotees across the country began the day offering aarti (the lighting of traditional lamp and camphor) in temples across the country.
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"Er... No Hindus?" Twitter Calls Out Donald Trump On Diwali Post
US President Donald Trump's tweets on Diwali, a week after the festival, caused a flap on Twitter with an omission that was widely called out. The first tweet described Diwali as a "holiday observed by Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains", missing any reference to Hindus.
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Banaras Hindu University Didn't Allow Play Glorifying Godse At Fest: Probe
The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) did not allow a play glorifying Nathuram Godse to be staged at its annual cultural festival, a probe committee has found. Trouble had erupted on the BHU campus last month when a group of students claimed that a play which showed Mahatma Gandhi in a poor light and celebrated his killer, Godse, had been staged at th...
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Diwali 2017: Significance Of Diwali Or Deepawali, The Festival Of Lights
Diwali in India or, as it is known by its other name, Deepawali is one of, if not the most popular Hindu festival celebrated by not just Hindus but people from different religions all over India as well as the world.
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Let Diwali Inspire Us to Set Aside Our Differences: Tulsi Gabbard
Greeting people on the occasion of Diwali, America's first Hindu Congresswoman has said that the festival represents the victory of light over darkness, truth over untruth, righteousness over wrong.
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New Jersey School District Declares Public Holiday on Diwali
A small school district in New Jersey has declared Diwali as a public holiday on November 11 this year, meeting the long standing demand of the Indian-Americans of the area.
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John Kerry Marks Hindu Festival of Lights at State Department
Secretary of State John Kerry marked the first ever celebration of the Hindu festival of Diwali at the State Department on Thursday, urging all to embrace its spirit of optimism and hope.
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Malaysian Indians Celebrate Diwali
Malaysian Indians and people of the Hindu faith on Wednesday celebrated Diwali with a great fervour in Kuala Lumpur, media reported.
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Diwali At Times Square: Indians Mark Festival Of Lights Ahead Of US Polls
Celebrations sparkled up the Times Square in New York City yesterday as the Indian community and several US citizens gathered to observe the Hindu festival of lights.
-
From North To South, How Is Diwali Celebrated Across India
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated according to Hindu calendar, on the 15th day of the month of Kartik - the darkest night of the year.
-
Diwali 2021: Know Why Deepavali Is Called The Festival of Lights
Diwali, which is also referred to as Deepavali in many parts of the country, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
-
Happy Diwali 2020: Deepavali Images, Quotes, Messages
Diwali, also pronounced as Deepavali is the festival of lights, usually lasting five days and celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November). One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
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Diwali 2020: Why Do We Call Deepavali The Festival Of Lights
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals celebrated with great pomp and grandeur across India as well as several parts of the world. The word "Deepavali" consists of two words. "Deep" means lightand "vali" means "a row". Thereby, "Deepavali" means "a row of lights".
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Laxmi Puja 2020: Lakshmi Puja Time, Puja Muhurat In 12 Cities And Special Foods
Diwali 2020: Diwali is celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Kartik. This year it would be celebrated on 14th November and needless to say, preparations have begun in full swing. Here's everything you need to know about Laxmi Puja.
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When Is Dhanteras 2020? Date, Time And Food Rituals Of The Festival
Happy Dhanteras: Also known as Dhantryodashi, Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: COVID-19 Dampens Festive Spirit, Leaders Offer Prayers At Home
The country is celebrating the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi, the Hindu festival which is dedicated to the Lord of new beginnings, Ganesha. Devotees across the country began the day offering aarti (the lighting of traditional lamp and camphor) in temples across the country.
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"Er... No Hindus?" Twitter Calls Out Donald Trump On Diwali Post
US President Donald Trump's tweets on Diwali, a week after the festival, caused a flap on Twitter with an omission that was widely called out. The first tweet described Diwali as a "holiday observed by Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains", missing any reference to Hindus.
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Banaras Hindu University Didn't Allow Play Glorifying Godse At Fest: Probe
The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) did not allow a play glorifying Nathuram Godse to be staged at its annual cultural festival, a probe committee has found. Trouble had erupted on the BHU campus last month when a group of students claimed that a play which showed Mahatma Gandhi in a poor light and celebrated his killer, Godse, had been staged at th...
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Diwali 2017: Significance Of Diwali Or Deepawali, The Festival Of Lights
Diwali in India or, as it is known by its other name, Deepawali is one of, if not the most popular Hindu festival celebrated by not just Hindus but people from different religions all over India as well as the world.
-
Let Diwali Inspire Us to Set Aside Our Differences: Tulsi Gabbard
Greeting people on the occasion of Diwali, America's first Hindu Congresswoman has said that the festival represents the victory of light over darkness, truth over untruth, righteousness over wrong.
-
New Jersey School District Declares Public Holiday on Diwali
A small school district in New Jersey has declared Diwali as a public holiday on November 11 this year, meeting the long standing demand of the Indian-Americans of the area.
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John Kerry Marks Hindu Festival of Lights at State Department
Secretary of State John Kerry marked the first ever celebration of the Hindu festival of Diwali at the State Department on Thursday, urging all to embrace its spirit of optimism and hope.
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Malaysian Indians Celebrate Diwali
Malaysian Indians and people of the Hindu faith on Wednesday celebrated Diwali with a great fervour in Kuala Lumpur, media reported.
