Divali 3. The Deities 4. Ready for the visit of Lakshmi 5. A Community Celebration
The Symbolism of Divali
The Deepak (Lamp) - the victory of good over evil and ignorance The Flame of the Lamp - being enlightened by the knowledge of God Cleaning the Home - getting ready to welcome Laskshmi into their hearts New clothes - new life in a new year Settling accounts - starting a new year with old quarrels and bad habits put into the past. |
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