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Preparing for the Festival of Lights


Indians throughout the country are preparing to celebrate Diwali festival of lights that marks the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. Diwali falls on Friday, Nov 5.–AP & AFP Photos

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An Indian potter makes earthenware oil pots or 'diyas' at his workshop in New Delhi prior to the Diwali Festival. Diyas, which are lit and placed around the home, are in heavy demand during the festival.

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Cooks make traditional sweets ahead of the festival, in Jammu. Thousands of tons of sugary treats known as “mithai” are prepared every year on Diwali.

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A child plays with sparklers during a pre-Diwali celebration at a school in Amritsar.

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A school boy makes a sketch of President Barack Obama as another holds his family photograph at the Holy Name school in Mumbai. Students of this school are gearing up to celebrate Diwali festival with President Obama during his visit later this week.

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A woman, Gurdeep Kaur 80 years old, strings marigold flowers together to make garlands for the upcoming festival of lights, in Armitsar. Flowers and decorative items are in high demand ahead of the festival.

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A wayside vendor selling earthen lamps and decorative material waits for customers in Allahabad.

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An Indian woman selects gold rings on the eve of Dhanteras, in Allahabad.
 
happy diwali from:pdf:to our indian members of the hindu religion:cheers:
 
That's because we believe that life is a celebration.

BTW, most celebrated festivals which are celebrated throughout India are:

- Holi
- Durga puja
- Diwali/Deepawali
- Eid
- Christmas

Holi isn't even celebrated down here in the south. Barely known. India is too diverse. And I could add a dozen festivals to that list.

Happy Diwali!
 
Diwali celebrations in Pakistan


Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated with jubilation and enthusiasm as one of the biggest Hindu festivals. Hindus living in Pakistan are celebrating Diwali by decorating their homes with flowers, rangolis, lights and diyas.

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A woman lights earthern lamps next to Hindu Goddess to celebrate the festival of lights 'Diwali', at her home in Lahore, Pakistan.–AP Photo

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Members of Pakistani Hindu community lit candles as they pay homage to the martyrs of Operation Janbaz, on the eve of Hindu religious festival ‘Diwali’, in Rawalpindi.

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Girls prepare a rangoli during a ceremony to celebrate Diwali in Karachi.–APP Photo

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Hindus celebrate Diwali, the annual festival of lights, during a ceremony held in Karachi.–PPI Photo

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Pakistani Hindu women light earthen lamps on the occasion of Diwali in Lahore.–AFP Photo

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A person cleaning inside the temple during the Hindu festival Diwali preparations, in Hyderabad.–APP Photo
 
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Pakistani Hindu devotees light fireworks in celebration of Diwali in Karachi.–AFP Photo

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A lady busy with her religious rituals during the Diwali celebrations in Multan.–APP Photo

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Members of Pakistani Hindu community pay homage to the martyrs of Operation Janbaz, on the eve of ‘Diwali’ in Rawalpindi.–APP Photo

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Children purchase fireworks from a stall, on the eve of ‘Diwali’, in Hyderabad.

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Children busy in their religious rituals at a temple, during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad.–APP Photo

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Children play with fireworks as they celebrate Diwali at Sawami Narain Mandir in Karachi.–APP Photo
 
Happy belated Diwali everyone!


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I was on a business trip and I missed it back home :(
Hope you all had a great time though!

And before anyone says anything.. Hinduism does support atheism/agnosticism


Love from FL
 
In first thanks to all and wish you the same to all of you. How you celebrate this festival? share your ways and enjoy to know other celebrating ways as well.
Lets start form me. In the morning to evening we go to the temple and other holy places and then in evening we so durga pooja, kids celebrate by burning the Diwali patakhne etc, We burn the candles and deepak around the roof and house, inside the house, send gifts and sweets to our relative, friends and family members.
 
In first thanks to all and wish you the same to all of you. How you celebrate this festival? share your ways and enjoy to know other celebrating ways as well.
Lets start form me. In the morning to evening we go to the temple and other holy places and then in evening we so durga pooja, kids celebrate by burning the Diwali patakhne etc, We burn the candles and deepak around the roof and house, inside the house, send gifts and sweets to our relative, friends and family members.
You realize you reactivated a 3 yr old thread.
 
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