Happy Diwali

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Diwali is celebrated all over India with the lighting of diyas at home to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.

The word "Diwali" is the corruption of the Sanskrit word "Deepavali" -- Deepa meaning light and Avali, meaning a row. It means a row of lights and indeed illumination forms its main attraction. Every home the hut of the poor or the mansion of the rich - is alit with the orange glow of twinkling diyas-small earthen lamps - to welcome Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Rangoli patterns are drawn with rice flour outside homes. Rangoli designs combined with floral decorations and fireworks lend picturesness and grandeur to this festival which heralds joy, mirth and happiness in the ensuring year.

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Paras Shah said…
Happy Diwali !
21 October, 2006
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