Hindu Holidays


 

Diwali

Diwali

Beginning November 2nd 2021 and ending November 6th 2021

Diwali is a festival that carries a variety of significance for many Hindus. Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs celebrate around this time as well, and each tradition comes to the celebration with their own unique significances. For Hindus, it is typically observed over 5 days and widely associated with the Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and prosperity, who is worshipped on the third day. Some turn to traditional narratives, specifically one in which the deity Rama is welcomed back to his kingdom by rows of oil lamps after having deafeated the king Ravana. However one choses to associate with the festival, Diwali marks a time for families and friends to come together and feel a sense of renewal and joy. It is a time to lean on community to find support in reflecting on our commitments to ourselves and to one another guided by the light of learning.

 

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