Diwali

2023 - 11 - 12

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Supermarkets 'capitalising' on Diwali, says family firm (BBC News)

Hindus and Jains across London are celebrating Diwali this Sunday, with Sikhs also marking Bandi Chhor Divas. In the run-up, shoppers stock up on everything ...

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India breaks world record with Diwali oil lamp display - despite air ... (Sky News)

More than 2.2 million lamps burned for 45 minutes as fireworks exploded over a sacred river in north India - just days after two of the country's cities ...

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South Asian Americans in N.Y. state celebrate Diwali, the 'Festival of ... (Spectrum News)

Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains all come together on this day. In mythology, Diwali highlights the return of the Hindu god Rama to his home Ayodhya after ...

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Diwali festival of lights in photos (USA TODAY)

Young dancers perform a classical Indian dance at the American Desi Society's Diwali celebration at the Cesar Chavez High School theater in Stockton on Nov.

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Statement by the Prime Minister on Diwali (Prime Minister of Canada)

On this joyful holiday, families and friends gather to pray, exchange gifts, share meals, and decorate their homes and temples with colour and the glow of ...

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The Prime Minister's message for Diwali 2023 (GOV.UK)

Happy Diwali to all those celebrating around the world and across the UK, and a very happy Bandi Chhor Divas to our friends in the Sikh community.

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Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas celebrated across Canada and the world ... (CBC.ca)

Canadians across the country celebrated Diwali on Sunday. Over the five days of Diwali, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, ...

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Premier's statement on Diwali | BC Gov News (BC Gov News)

“Today, B.C. and other parts of the world will light up as people celebrate Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. “Diwali is a sacred time for Hindus, ...

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More than 900 celebrate Diwali on campus at the University of ... (University of Melbourne)

The University of Melbourne has celebrated Diwali on campus in Parkville, with over 900 current students and staff joining the festivities.

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Akshata Murty's attire for Diwali celebrations at UK PM residence ... (Livemint)

Akshata Murty was seen wearing a royal blue saree that appeared to be of Mysuru silk with a matching blouse and a traditional gandaberunda necklace ...

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Three Indian cities among world's 10 most polluted after Diwali (Reuters)

Two Indian cities joined New Delhi to become among the world's top 10 most polluted cities on Monday, with smoke heavy in the air a day after revellers let ...

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Diwali 2023: Images From the Festival of Lights (The Atlantic)

Photos from this year's festival, as celebrants color their world, give prayers, and wish one another a happy Diwali.

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'Really, really amazing': Community members come together for ... (CTV News)

The Hindu festival of lights known as Diwali was quite the occasion in Regina. Members from all corners of the community gathered to celebrate one of the ...

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Diwali lights up St. John's temple as community gathers to share joy ... (CBC.ca)

The St. John's Hindu Temple was buzzing with excitement Sunday evening, as hundreds flocked to the building to celebrate Diwali. Tickets for the event were ...

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