Saturday, October 17, 2009

Happy Diwali

It is Diwali or Deepavali - the festival of lights, the victory of light over darkness, enlightenment from darkness. It is celebrated in a big way in Mumbai. Almost all houses will have decorations featuring light at their entrances. There are fireworks displays by individuals and by corporates. Sweets and gifts are exchanged to celebrate the beginning of a new financial year by some trading communities. It is festival time in Mumbai!
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  1. UnknownOctober 17, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    I wish you & your family HAPPY DIWALI.

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  2. Sylvia KOctober 17, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    It's wonderful! A great holiday! Marvelous shot!

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  3. RNSANEOctober 17, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Fantastic picture. I wish you - and all my beloved Indian friends - a joyous Diwali.

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  4. Kavita SahariaOctober 17, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A HAPPY ,PROSPEROUS AND SAFE DIWALI....LET THE LIGHTS OF DIWALI ILLUMINATE THE YEARS AHEAD...WITH REGARDS.

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  5. MADHU RAO | (INDImag.COM)October 17, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Happy Diwali to you sir..

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  6. Half IndianOctober 17, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Wish you have a very Happy Diwali!

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  7. CloudiaOctober 17, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Oh joy! I feel it accross the sea here in Hawaii. Joy!


    Aloha, Friend!

    Comfort Spiral

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  8. Phivos NicolaidesOctober 17, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Happy Diwali and all the best to you and your family!

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  9. Napaboaniya APADOctober 17, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Happy Diwali!!! :)

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  10. DinaOctober 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    A happy and blessed Diwali to you.
    Such a beautiful picture to represent the holiday.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    A light is step towards positivity.
    Happy Diwali.

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  12. jooOctober 17, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    beautiful festival!
    Happy Diwali :)

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  13. aativasOctober 17, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Fantastic pic... Happy Deepavalee..

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  14. GMGOctober 17, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Hi Magic, here I am after another absence, much longer than I wished; but it seems yours has been much more extensive than mine... ;)
    Happy Diwali!! One day I'll manage to see it on the spot!!

    Blogtrotter is still travelling in Turkey, waiting your comments... Enjoy and have a great weekend!

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  15. SharodinduOctober 17, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Happy Diwali to you, your friends and family members :)

    You have got a great shot of Diya. Since last night I'm too trying hard but yet to get :(

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  16. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    I wish you a happy Diwali too.

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  17. pennyOctober 17, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    The victory of light over darkness, what a wonderful festival.

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  18. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    I love the pic and love your description of the festival - Happy Diwali!

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  19. AleksOctober 17, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Happy Diwali, :O)
    Aleksandra

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  20. B SQUAREDOctober 17, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Wonderful festival.

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  21. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    Happy Diwali to you too!! Hope you are enjoying all the celebrations and eating alot of sweets..

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  22. J.C.October 17, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Happy Deepavali to you and family. May the glow of lights illuminate your heart and mind.

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  23. marleyOctober 17, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    I love the simplicity of your photo. Enjoy the festival.

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  24. swapnaOctober 17, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Happy Deepavali.

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  25. UnknownOctober 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Celebrating the light is always worthwhile in any culture.

    Your photo is beautiful. Have a fun time.

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  26. Pietro BrosioOctober 17, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Really a magical event. Beautiful picture!

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  27. amatamari©October 17, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Happy Diwali and thanks for the wonderful photography!
    :-)

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  28. PatOctober 17, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Happy Diwali, and thank you for thie beautiful photo.

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  29. Samantha ~ Holly and Zac ~October 18, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful festival time. :-)

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  30. JanieOctober 18, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    Happy Diwali. It sounds like a wonderful festival time.

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  31. Three Rivers, MichiganOctober 18, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    Happy Diwali to you too! I like your colorful photo and explanation of the holiday.

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  32. Diana ChiewOctober 18, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    Happy Deepavali! We have this celebration in Malaysia too, which is a multi-racial country.

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  33. OmiaeOctober 18, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Happy Deepavali! :) I'm a wee bit late though. I saw my neighbours lighting up lights as well. It was beautiful. :D

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  34. R. RameshOctober 18, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    thanksss friend..sure u had a gr8 divali celebration..cheers

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  35. MojoOctober 20, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Wow, it's very early this year! I wasn't at all prepared! Hope it was a wonderful season for you and Bozo and those close ones.

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  36. cOctober 20, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Wishing you a very happy and properous diwali. Sorry for dropping by so late!

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  37. JamaOctober 20, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    I hope I'm not too late to wish you a Happy Deepavali, I was away for the weekend and just got back yesterday.

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  38. Santa and MinnieJune 24, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Happy Deepavali! We have this celebration in Malaysia too, which is a multi-racial country.

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  39. amatamari©June 24, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Happy Diwali and thanks for the wonderful photography!
    :-)

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  40. Pagan SphinxJune 24, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Celebrating the light is always worthwhile in any culture.

    Your photo is beautiful. Have a fun time.

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  41. jooJune 24, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    beautiful festival!
    Happy Diwali :)

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  42. Napaboaniya APADJune 24, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Happy Diwali!!! :)

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  43. DinaJune 24, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    A happy and blessed Diwali to you.
    Such a beautiful picture to represent the holiday.

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  44. Samantha ~ Holly and Zac ~June 24, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful festival time. :-)

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