Wednesday, November 5

Diwali: Explanation

Diwali is quite possibly the most important holiday for the Hindu religion. It's also known as the Festival of Lights, and that night people light deyas, which are small clay pot filled with coconut oil and a very thick wick, which signifies victory of good over evil. It celebrates the homecoming of Lord Ram, a beloved God, from exile. While he was exiled to the forest by his father he killed the evil demon king, Ravan. Rama was banished because, even though his father loved him, he made a promise to his stepmother some time ago that she could have one wish. Her eventual wish was to banish Ram, fearing that her own child would be slighted. I am aware that this story is much more complex, but this is the gist, and as much as I'd like to type right now, lol.

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