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Diwali: Indian Festival of Lights The name "Diwali" is a contraction of "Deepavali" (Sanskrit: दीपावली Dīpāvalī), which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (diyas or dīpas) in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends. While the story behind Deepavali and the manner of celebration varies from region to region (festive fireworks, worship, lights, sharing of sweets), the essence is the same – to rejoice in the Inner Light (Atman) or the underlying Reality of all things (Brahman). The most popular legend of Diwali is that of Lord Rama, from the epic Ramayana. In the legend, Prince Rama and his wife Sita are banished from their home in Ayodhya by their father, the king. Rama, Sita and Rama’s brother, Lakshmana, go to live in a forest. After many years, Sita is kidnapped by Ravana, a ten-headed demon. He takes Sita to the island of Lanka. With the help of Hanuman, the monkey warrior, Rama rescues his wife. The people of Ayodhya light diyas in rows to guide Rama and Sita back from the forest to Ayodhya. On their return, Rama is crowned king. Diwali celebrates the return of Rama and Sita.   Diwali-Party-Oct2011     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (146)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (23)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (67)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (89)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (111)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (133)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (155)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (177)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (198)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (45)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (2)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (46)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (68)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (90)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (156)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (178)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (199)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (3)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (25)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (47)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (69)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (91)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (135)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (157)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (179)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (200)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (92)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (136)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (158)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (201)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (27)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (49)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (93)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (115)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (202)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (6)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (28)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (50)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (72)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (116)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (138)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (160)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (182)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (203)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (7)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (29)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (51)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (73)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (95)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (117)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (139)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (161)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (183)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (30)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (52)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (96)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (118)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (140)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (162)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (9)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (119)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (163)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (206)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (32)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (54)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (76)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (98)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (120)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (142)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (186)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (207)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (11)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (33)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (24)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (77)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (99)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (121)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (143)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (165)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (12)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (34)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (56)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (78)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (100)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (122)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (144)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (166)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (209)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (13)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (101)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (123)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (145)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (189)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (210)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (14)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (36)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (58)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (80)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (124)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (87)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (211)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (59)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (125)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (147)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (169)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (191)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (212)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (16)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (60)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (104)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (170)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (192)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (17)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (39)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (61)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (83)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (127)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (193)     Diwali-Party-Oct2011 (214)

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