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Overview of this 5-day Hindu holiday, called the "Festival of Lights," which celebrates the Hindu new year. Includes video clips for each day of the holiday and links to information about the traditions related to the celebration of Diwali and recipes for some Diwali foods. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Asian Network.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/features/diwali.shtml
Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually

Last updated Nov 1, 2005


Diwali (Divali, Dewali, Deepavali) view detail comment email this

A brief description of the Hindu Festival of Lights and its celebration over five days (Dhantrayodashi, Narakchaturdashi, Laxmipujan [New Moon Day], Bali Pratipada, and Bhaubij). On the western calendar, Divali usually takes place from late October to early November.
http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/ethnic_relig/diwali.html
Topics: Faiths, Food & Cooking, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region

Last updated Nov 3, 2005




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