Happy Diwali

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  1. Mumbai

    Mumbai Well-Known Member

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    Wishing everyone health, wealth and prosperity on this fun filled festival of lights! This festival also symbolises the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, hope over despair.

    For those who don't know what it is-
    Diwali (Dīvali, Dīpāwali, or Deepavali) is a festival of lights observed on the 15th day of the month of Kartika in the Hindu calendar. Many events are held in Australia to celebrate Diwali. Diwali, which is also known as the "Festival of Lights", is observed in some communities in Australia.

    Ta,
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  2. Azazel

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    As the Festival of Lights comes to an end, we light a candle in remembrance of Narakasura, who was killed by his Mother after being tricked by the Dark Lord.
     
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    Happy Divali to all my Hindu friends.
     
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    Looking forward to seeing the Opera House being lit up tomorrow
     
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  5. Azazel

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    It's a different date here than last year, does it change every year?
     
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  6. geoffw

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    And also Sikh friends. My Sikh colleague tells me that it's also a significant day for them as well. To do with their 6th guru being released from prison.
     
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  7. Mumbai

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    yes, goes according to the Hindu calendar, which goes according to the Lunar cycle
     
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    We went to Parramatta festival Parramarsala, very loud, lots of Curry! Better than India!!!
     
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  9. geoffw

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    No need to get curried away about it!

    (I wasn't so sure about the Indian fast food place called Hurry Curry though).
     
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    Pretty much to die for.
     
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    Happy Deepavali :)
     
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    Happy Diwali to all.
     
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    Sadly Sikhs are not celebrating this year. Black Diwali it is .
     
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    Happy Diwali...
     
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