Diwali

 

Friday, November 05, 2010 7:00 pm 

 

You are cordially invited to celebrate with us on this auspicious day.

 

In the program:

Diwali, or Deepawali, is a significant festival in Hinduism which occurs on the fifteenth day of the Hindu month of Kartika and is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. Diwali, or the Festival of Lights is the third day of this five-day festival. People clean their homes thoroughly and open the windows and doors to welcome the goddess Lakshmi to their home. The word diwali means "rows of lighted lamps," and traditionally people light diyas, which are oil lamps created by inserting string wicks into small clay pots filled with oil, to signify the victory of good over the evil within an individual. The diyas are lit at sunset and a Lakshmi Puja is performed to seek the divine blessings of the goddess. Festive meals are shared and there may also be an exchange of Diwali gifts among family and friends. You are most welcome to come and celebrate with us on Diwali by lighting and offering a diya in our Lakshmi puja.  

 

 

We have many opportunities for you to become part of our Vedic celebrations. 

Join us by helping to sponsor this holiday at the cost that is most fitting for you:
 

Patron….$1,108

Sponsor……$501

Benefactor……$251

Supporter…..$108

Participation…..$21

   

 

For registration information, visit the 2010 diwali event page.