Tag: Diwali
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Happy Diwali 2017
Diwali or Deepavali is the Hindu Festival of Lights and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness. It is a day of Hindu solidarity. Hindus all over the world celebrate this festival and it is a joyous time for families. Families and friends get together, gifts are exchanged, new clothes ar...
Read MoreCelebrating Diwali “the Festival of Lights”
This year, on October 23rd, tens of thousands of Sikhs and Hindus will be celebrating one of India’s grandest festivals, Diwali – the Festival of Lights. Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival that signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance...
Read MoreHappy Diwali – Celebrating the Festival of Lights
I am a few days late with my wish since Diwali took place on November 4th but a very warm Diwali greetings to all of you who celebrate this Hindu Festival of Lights. Hope you had an awesome day with family and friends. I know I did.
Read MoreBest Location for Diwali Celebration in India – Amritsar
Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated by Hindus worldwide and many of these celebrations are a collage of color, lights, music and food. This year Diwali took place on November 2nd. The best place I’ve seen Diwali celebrated is in Amritsar, India. The Golden Temple in Amritsar, North India, is ...
Read MoreDiwali – Victory of Good over Evil? Perhaps not.
I hear this being said a lot during Diwali. That it is the Festival of Lights, when good overcomes evil. This word is evil is something I am not so comfortable with especially when it is brought into the context of Hinduism. But before we go any further let’s explore the definition of evil....
Read MoreHappy Diwali, Festival of Lights
Happy Diwali to one and all! Wishing you the very best during this Festival of Lights. Below are some images that I captured in the last couple of years of Diwali celebrations in Amritsar in Northwestern India. The grand festivities took place around the sacred Golden Temple that is holy to all S...
Read MoreDiwali fireworks at the Golden Temple, Amritsar
The Diwali celebrations at the Golden Temple last night was truly spectacular. The half hour fireworks show was breathtaking and we positioned ourselves on top of a nearby hotel to get the best view possible. After the show we headed into the temple to join the thousands already there. It is esti...
Read MoreQuote by Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (Day 31)
Today is the last day in our series of entrepreneurial quotes that have spanned a month. We wrap up the series with a wise, simple and yet profound quote by my guru, reminding us that in our pursuit of entrepreneurship, to always hold in mind that … “Life is meant to be lived joyously...
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