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DIWALI – the festival of lights. Background. Deepavali or the Festival of Lights Hinduism Day after Monsoon ( = storm season) Five days. Background. Victory of light over darkness Myth of ramachandra ( = reincarnation of vishnu ). MahaLakshmi Goddess of fortune and happiness
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Background • Deepavali or the Festival of Lights • Hinduism • Day after Monsoon ( = storm season) • Five days
Background Victory of light over darkness Myth of ramachandra ( = reincarnation of vishnu) MahaLakshmi Goddess of fortuneandhappiness Enters clean andbrighthouses on thethirdnight
Food and drinks MITHAÏ (= Indian sweets) NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT
Food and drinks SAVOURY FOOD (VEGETARIAN): chickpeas, rice, lentils, deepfried snacks, … withmanyspices
Food and drinks DRINKS: fruit juices, soft drinks and cocktails LAPSI (forthe first day of Diwali)
My personal thoughts A LOVELY HOLIDAY • Unification of India • Beautifuldecorations • Inspiringmessage • Tasty food
Present-dayreflection • Old-fashioned unique • Similarto Christmas • Little changes: • Firework • Lessserious • … • Family tradition