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Diwali is rich in cultural symbols that represent themes of light, prosperity, and happiness, each having unique significance that adds more value to the celebration. Diyas represent the triumph ...
As Hindus in the D.C. area and worldwide celebrate the five-day holiday Diwali, they want to bring back their sacred symbol: the swastika. Niti Srivastava, executive director of the Indian ...
Diwali, a five-day festival of lights (Oct ... following decades of legal and religious disputes—is celebrated as a symbol of Ram returning to his spiritual home. This event is seen by some ...
The ‘Diwali Game Lens’ provides a delightful 30-second game where users trace popular Diwali symbols, such as lanterns and rockets, to collect them. The game fosters friendly competition with a ...
Choti Diwali, celebrated a day before Diwali ... In the modern world, these symbols are carried forward by heartfelt exchanges of wishes and messages, where loved ones meet together to celebrate ...
(Pixabay) Happy Diwali 2024: Diwali ... welcomed them back by lighting oil lamps across the city, which became a symbol of enlightenment and hope. In North India, it’s also a celebration ...
For Sikhs, meanwhile, Diwali celebrates sixth Guru, who serves as a source of inspiration and a symbol for freedom. The guru was in prison and refused to leave prison without the other 52 ...
Broom: Buying a broom is considered auspicious for Diwali puja. It is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi. On Diwali, people buy brooms as it is believed that it will bring prosperity.
Diwali in Sikhism is a day on which Guru Hargobind Ji was freed from jail by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1619. It is a symbol of freedom from oppression. On this day, Sikhs celebrate with lamps and ...
A huge crowd was seen at Bhagirath Palace on Oct. 27 in New Delhi, India, shopping for lights and lamps ahead of the Diwali Festival. The holiday is celebrated with many traditions and symbols.