I wish all Indian's (and non-indian's too) a very happy and prosperous Deepavali!!! Let your light shine bright during this festival of lights. :stickout: :D :cool: :cartman:

rhytha

Yes a very happy Deepavali (or Diwali in some parts of Gujarat ;))

rhytha: where are you from?

Happy Diwali !! Where are the firecrackers ??

me also .. many and happy etc
and also to those who are entering an important month right now, to you too

Happy and prosperous Deepavali as well, though I have to admit I know nothing about it. :blush:

http://www.indiaexpress.com/faith/festivals/diwali.html

:)

Iam from Chennai. :stickout: :D :cool:
Here are some crackers( the crackers outside is deafing, but who cares its only for one day):flamethr: :bomb: :kaioken: :smash:

akashd this is the correct url

http://www.indiaexpress.com/faith/festivals/dhistory.html

:eek: I haven't been to the site yet...it was forwarded from my cousin..

btw, akash :D

May this day shine away all the darkness and bestow the light of hope and happiness..

A very Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year…

My heartiest greetings for a very happy Diwali. May the festival of lights bring light and delight into your lives on this occasion and forever.

With Best Regards

Darshin

hi happyy diwali to all iam from chennai !!

Happy Deepavali/Diwali! :)

Happy happy joy joy!!!

I don't know what to write, but...

Light is dark, and dark is light,
One without the other is nothingness!

I need some light here please, because the winter is so dark here up in the north, and I need balance!

Wishing every one a Very happy Diwali and a Proseperous New year.

May the new year bring about the best for you and give you everything that you wish to achieve in your personal and professional lives,

Warm Regards,

Originally posted by rhytha
http://www.indiaexpress.com/faith/festivals/dhistory.html
OT: Coolio! I'll have to check some of this out and introduce it to the kiddies! It ummmm... isn't over hopefully. If you're from some place other than the U.S. it would be helpful to post major events (festivals, traditions, etc.) a bit in advance so I have time to research it and plan a lesson or two and some art projects in order to expand the minds of some inner city youth here in Cali (mostly Hispanic, though some African-American). Much appreciated.

Also, if you're a teacher from another country, I'd be interested in email/letter exchanges, etc. Also sharing general info, etc.

chic who are you refering to???:stickout: :D ;)

Happy Diwali Guys. Had to do some Pooja's today :)

Chicken, you can contact me. My girlfriend is very knowledgeable in Hinduism. She can help you out in learning more :) She loves talking about religion!

Buddism branches from Hinduism, aswell as Sikhism, and some others. The religion it self is so old that it can't be traced back! It's very interesting stuff.

Originally posted by rhytha
chic who are you refering to???:stickout: :D ;)
Anyone who'll listen! ;) :D

Re: religion, the trick is to leave that part out. Separation of church and state you know...

i frankly don't follow you chic??my elder sissy is a high school teacher and here is her email id just contact her for any exchange or something, i'll put in a word too. nirmala@rhytha.com hope that helps chic.

Happy diwali all...
I hope everybody has a bight and prosperous year... :)

amar

Happy Diwali and New Year to Everyone !