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27th October 2005, 06:45 AM
#31
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Happy Diwali to everyone!
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27th October 2005 06:45 AM
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27th October 2005, 07:14 AM
#32
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Happy holidays everyone! 
[I guess that way, even those who don't celebrate Deepavali/Diwali for whatever reasons can enjoy!! ]
When we stop labouring under the delusion of our cosmic self-importance, we are free of hindrance, fear, worry and attachment. We are liberated!!!
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27th October 2005, 07:28 AM
#33
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Originally Posted by
sbadri99
Happy holidays everyone!
[
I guess that way, even those who don't celebrate Deepavali/Diwali for whatever reasons can enjoy!! ]
what about those who dont celebrate and neither do they get any holidays....
.... and those who celebrate but dont get the holiday?
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27th October 2005, 07:35 AM
#34
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I guess the first party does not need any wishes!!!
And the second doesn't need wishes, they need our sympathy 
When we stop labouring under the delusion of our cosmic self-importance, we are free of hindrance, fear, worry and attachment. We are liberated!!!
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29th October 2005, 11:48 PM
#35
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Happy Deepavali.
May the souls of those killed and injured today in New Delhi in preparation for celebrations of welcoming of the one who gave light to the world, rise higher.
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30th October 2005, 09:14 PM
#36
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Originally Posted by
nirosha sen
Inniya Deepavali Valkuthal to all of you here!!
I wish you all a good Vahzukkal too!
Isn't it a kind of halloween? There is a day in November when Kindergarden kids walk along the street with lantern. It seems we westerners also celebrate dipaavaLi.
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31st October 2005, 08:38 AM
#37
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In the west Halloween is in October and the kids born in these countries celebrate it with a pumpkin ad witch dressing (mostly in black scary clothing and face mask) which signifies that the wicked witch is out. For Hindus, Deepavali night is supposed to be the darkness night - light gained victory over that dark night. Yes its kind of similar. For Hindus, the dark night is signified by Ravana over which light triumphed. So there is a parallel.
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31st October 2005, 09:13 AM
#38
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If you care to know how we Hindus celebrate Deepavali in the west, please place your request. Actually I just got back from an 'eight" hour "Grand Diwali Mela" in which the Indians from India and people of Indian origin and their children took part in cultural programs. There was no difference in the sight and acting of these people (Indians from India and people of Indian origin). Some "three thousand" were gathered. They were all one. I noticed the same on Sunday morning services. It is a different thing when you get to know people and they get to know you in person.
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31st October 2005, 12:35 PM
#39
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Happy diwali wishes to all
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31st October 2005, 04:41 PM
#40
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Originally Posted by
goodsense
In the west Halloween is in October and the kids born in these countries celebrate it with a pumpkin ad witch dressing (mostly in black scary clothing and face mask) which signifies that the wicked witch is out. For Hindus, Deepavali night is supposed to be the darkness night - light gained victory over that dark night. Yes its kind of similar. For Hindus, the dark night is signified by Ravana over which light triumphed. So there is a parallel.
The 31. October is Halloween.
It is of celtic origin and marks the begin of of the rule of Samhain, the prince of death.
The protestant church turned this day to All Hallowed Evening that became Halloween.
Tricks or Treats 
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