Happy Diwali

I love Diwali - my favourite festival

Diwali is the Indian Festival of Lights. Celebrated to honour the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom of Ayodhya after 14 years of exile by his stepmother and after many adventures including killing Ravana who had abducted his wife Sita and was arrogant, tyrannical and evil.

Diwali signifies the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance.

So Happy Diwali and Happy New Year to all.

Wish you good health, prosperity, peace, joy, love, success in all you do and wonderful new beginnings.

Lakshman, Lord Rama and Sita

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The Festival of Lights

Happy Diwali and Happy New Year

Today (November 03 2103)  is Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated by Indians all over the world.

Diwali marks the day Lord Rama returned to his kingdom of Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The people rejoiced and lit lamps in his honour marking the end of the dark days when Lord Rama was in exile and the commencement of Lord Rama's reign as king which was a period of great joy and prosperity for the people.

That tradition of lighting lamps or little diyas continues today. It signifies the end of darkness and the start of new things, of happy and bright days. Hence some communities (mine included) celebrate the day after Diwali as the New Year.

Diwali always brings great surprises and I had an unexpected visit from my lovely friend that brought me great joy today.

And here are my little lamps - in keeping with tradition - my quiet celebration of Diwali. Not quite the traditional diyas but good enough I think.

Wishing you all good health, wealth and prosperity, peace, happiness, love, and many blessings.

May your path be a joyful one and may His light be ever present.




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The Festival of Lights

October 26 2011 Indians all over the world celebrate Diwali the festival of lights.

Diwali signifies the end of a year and the beginning of a new one, the end of any darkness in our lives and the hope of bright and happy days. Hence the lighting of the lamps or diyas.

Some Indian communities celebrate the day after Diwali as the New Year.

So here's wishing all of you a very Happy Diwali and a Happy New Year or Sal Mubarak (sal = year, mubarak = auspicious blessings).

Wish you all peace, love, good health, prosperity and joy.

Here are my Diwali lights

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Shopo Giveaway Wish List

To make our Diwali extra special Colours Dekor and Shopo.in are giving away a gift to 3 lucky winners.

So here is my wish list (in no particular order) :

I love bags so this purple Silk Tote is perfect for my ever growing collection.

I collect mugs and love this Hand painted terracotta mug

I love Rangoli, but haven't got a clue how to do it. The weather here is just not conducive to powder rangoli so this beautiful Rangoli blocks 6 piece set would be just perfect. I could put it anywhere - on the table, in the foyer, even on the carpet.

Scarves, stoles, odhnis, dupattas are so useful all year round here. And this Cotton yarn dye multi coloured stole is so pretty.

Thanks  Colours Dekor and Shopo.in and good luck to everyone.

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The Indian festival of Dussehra

Today 6 October 2011 Indians celebrate Dussehra.  So Happy Dussehra to everyone.

Dussehra marks the day when the Lord Ram defeated the demon King Ravana. The battle took place for 10 days so Dussehra marks the 10th day (Dus = 10).

Preceding Dussehra Indians celebrate the festival of Navratri (Nav = 9 Ratri = nights). In Gujarat Navratri is celebrated with folk dancing of Raas - Garba

But more importantly, for me, according to the Indian calendar (lunar calendar) Dussehra is my mother's birthday and today she is 75 years old. Happy Birthday Mum.

Today we celebrate simply with offerings of sweets and flowers to the Gods at the temple and my mother will have the privilege of performing the Aarti at the temple.

Here is a pic of the offerings today for my mother's birthday.

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Dussehra  Navratri  Raas  Garba  Aarti

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