Diwali

2023 - 11 - 12

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India breaks world record with Diwali oil lamp display - despite air ... (Sky News)

More than 2.2 million lamps burned for 45 minutes as fireworks exploded over a sacred river in north India - just days after two of the country's cities ...

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Millions of Indians set Diwali world record as air pollution worries rise (The National)

Homes decked with lights as annual Hindu festival celebrated across country.

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South Asian Americans in N.Y. state celebrate Diwali, the 'Festival of ... (Spectrum News)

Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains all come together on this day. In mythology, Diwali highlights the return of the Hindu god Rama to his home Ayodhya after ...

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Diwali festival of lights in photos (USA TODAY)

Young dancers perform a classical Indian dance at the American Desi Society's Diwali celebration at the Cesar Chavez High School theater in Stockton on Nov.

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Diwali explored in 20 stunning images (KTALnews.com)

Another variation between Tihar and Diwali is on the day of Lakshmi Puja. In Nepal, before the celebration of Lakshmi in the evening, Hindus take part in Gar ...

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Millions of Indians set a new world record celebrating Diwali as ... (WPVI-TV)

Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a new Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared.

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Statement by the Prime Minister on Diwali (Prime Minister of Canada)

On this joyful holiday, families and friends gather to pray, exchange gifts, share meals, and decorate their homes and temples with colour and the glow of ...

Statement by Minister Khera on Diwali (Yahoo Finance)

Today, Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist communities across Canada and around the world celebrate Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights.

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Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas celebrated across Canada and the world ... (CBC.ca)

Canadians across the country celebrated Diwali on Sunday. Over the five days of Diwali, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, ...

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What is the legend behind Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights? (Yahoo News)

Growing up in South Delhi, India, Diwali was easily my favorite holiday. In Christmas-like fashion, fairy lights enveloped homes and streets every year and ...

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Miami Valley Celebrates: Diwali at the India Club of Greater Dayton (WYSO)

The India Club of Greater Dayton has been hosting an annual Diwali party for decades, and this year's celebration was one of its biggest yet...

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For Diwali, Indians in Maine celebrate and reminisce over sweets (pressherald.com)

Maine's Indian community celebrates their biggest holiday of the year with cherished family-based traditions and plenty of sugary treats.

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Captured: Northwestern SASA hosts annual Diwali celebration (Daily Northwestern)

Welcome to The Daily's photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily's photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend ...

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Hundreds gather to celebrate Diwali in Savannah (WTOC)

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - ...

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Hindu Students Association ramps up for annual Diwali celebration (The Daily Texan)

As the sky turns to dusk this coming Wednesday, the Tower will transform into a celebratory scene, complete with music, dancing and, most notably, light.

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Celebrating Diwali in Luzerne County (WNEP Scranton/Wilkes-Barre)

It was a celebration of light over darkness as Penn State Hazleton students celebrated Diwali.

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Houston's many stories of Diwali, when good defeats evil (Chron)

South Asians and those of the Hindu faith, along with Jains, Muslims and Sihks, celebrated Diwali this weekend. Sravana Borkataky-Varma and Namrata Sinha ...

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