Shubh Deepavali

When Kandeels (lanterns) are up for sale it's a sign that it is time for Deepavali/Diwali, the festival of lights! This was clicked in a street in Mahim.

SHUBH DEEPAVALI

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Happy Diwali!

 Diwali is the celebration of the festival of lights!

Diwali is symbolized by the lighting of diyas (oil lamps), candles, and colorful decorative lights. This represents the victory of light over darkness and the dispelling of ignorance.

The specific customs and traditions associated with Diwali may vary from region to region and among different communities within India. Overall, Diwali is a time for family gatherings, spiritual reflection, and spreading joy and happiness. It is one of the most widely celebrated and anticipated festivals in India.

A black and white image celebrating the festival of Diwali!

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Rangoli

Rangoli is an art form wherein designs are made on the floor, generally at the entrance of homes, especially during festivals, using coloured powder or flowers. 

The one above is made using coloured powder and the one below is made with flowers.

A sign that there is an ongoing festival!

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Colour and light

 A short clip of the colour and light on display at the Kandeel wali gully in Mumbai during Deepavali.

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Shubh Deepavali!

Today is Diwali aka Deepavali, the festival of lights in India. Like the Christmas markets in Europe  we have in Mumbai the Kandeel gully (Lantern lane) during this festival. This one is in Mahim/Matunga and one can buy or get made to order lanterns of different sizes and shapes to decorate one's home.

Happy Diwali!

This is a sign that it is Diwali - the festival of lights.

Diwali  is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, notably Newar Buddhists The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November). One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". The festival is widely associated with Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity, with many other regional traditions connecting the holiday to Sita and Rama, Vishnu, Krishna, Yama, Yami, Durga, Kali, Hanuman, Ganesha, Kubera, Dhanvantari, or Vishvakarman. Furthermore, it is, in some regions, a celebration of the day Lord Rama returned to his kingdom Ayodhya with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana after defeating Ravana in Lanka and serving 14 years of exile. Wikipedia.

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Sweets and savouries

The sweets and savouries shop in Bandra east is open for business waiting for customers. Diwali the festival of lights is on though the celebration is at a low level due to Covid.

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Festival of lights

HAPPY DIWALI

In India it is time to celebrate Diwali - the Festival of lights. This is a building in Bandra east.

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Festival colours

Coloured powder for Rangolis and earthen lamps on sale in Bandra east market.

Happy Diwali

The Festival of Lights - Diwali or Deepavali has begun in right earnest in India, All the houses, shops and apartment complexes are lit up to celebrate this festival of victory of Light over Darkness. 

Happy Diwali

The festival of lights has begun. Outside almost every house you will find Rangoli adorned with lamps and lanterns strung outside windows.

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Happy Diwali

It is the festival of lights in India - Diwali/Deepavali

Happy Diwali!!

Diwali or Deepavali is the festival of lights signifying the victory of good over evil.

Our world - Shubh Deepavali

It is the festival of lights in India!

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Happy Deepavali

It is the Festival of lights in India! So heres wishing everyone A Splendid Deepavali! 

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Mumbai celebrating Deepavali - the festival of lights! Wishing all a very Happy Deepavali!!

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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!

Festival of lights

Last week we celebrated Diwali - Festival of lights, during which all homes were lit up with pretty lamps. Pictured above was the centerpiece for our office Diwali lunch.