In the lead-up to Deepavali, celebrants prepare by cleaning, renovating, and decorating their homes and workplaces with diyas (oil lamps) and rangolis (colorful art circle patterns). One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance”. It is a major cultural event for the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain diaspora. Originally a Hindu festival, Diwali has transcended religious lines and is also celebrated by Jains and Sikhs. The festival usually lasts five days, or six in some regions of India, and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November). When you learn what is being honored in this important festival of lights holiday - it “transcends religious lines” - it sure seems like we all could use a little Diwali in our lives:ĭiwali is a Hindu religious festival of lights and is one of the most important festivals within Hinduism.
Recognizing all our tangling friends and CZTs in India the Far East and around the world, today we celebrate the first day of the Diwali festival for 2022.
Lovely to see you again for another week of creative inspiration 🙂
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