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DIWALI By: Mohsin &Bikki . DIWALI. - Decided by the lunar-solar calendar. Gambling is encouraged, and the winners are female. Diwali is the beginning of the new year Fireworks and candles are lit to celebrate the new year. Ramayana. King was married to many wives
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DIWALI By: Mohsin &Bikki
DIWALI -Decided by the lunar-solar calendar. Gambling is encouraged, and the winners are female. Diwali is the beginning of the new year Fireworks and candles are lit to celebrate the new year.
Ramayana • King was married to many wives • He banishes son to the forest for 14 years • Wife and brother follow along • At the end of 14 years, Ravan steals Sita(Rama’s) • Ravan fleas to Sri Lanka, Hanuman and Rama fight against his army. • Get Rama’s wife back and gain victory/kingdom
Spiritual Significance • Diwali is the ultimate battle of good vs evil • Known as the festival of lights • Diwali is a time to make new resolutions for upcoming year • Find the inner atman inside you and reconnect with God