Diwali--Festival of Lights
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Diwali at Grand Hyatt Mumbai
Im in year one here, so don't quote me but it's the Hindu New Year (today, Friday the 9th) probably changes each year... They had some firecrackers last night, shop like it's Christmas (another bad habit, along with the culture of celebrity they got from us :-). However, eeryone goes to work today, officially, but I don't know in Practice.....
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Diwali seems to almost always coincide with Guy Fawkes Night. Back in Brum a few years ago we had awesome displays in the local parks. Handel's 'music for fireworks' and Hindu music in turns. Hot dogs and burgers along with sweetmeats and pan. A very good night out for the family.
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No that one is in Feb and called Thaipusam, and is celebrated only by South Indians. Diwali is the Christian equivalent of Christmas in importance. It is also known as the Festival of Lights and signifies the truimph of good over evil. This one is celebrated all over India by the Hindus.
Happy Diwali to all.
Happy Diwali to all.
