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Diwali: The Flavours Behind the Festival of Lights

Diwali: The Flavours Behind the Festival of Lights

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Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, marked the 10th edition of Deepotsav on Saturday, November 7, lighting over 36 lakh earthen lamps along the banks of the Saryu river. Organisers highlighted the festival’s universal message, recalling the ancient Sanatan principle “Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya” – a prayer to move from darkness to light and dispel ignorance, ego, violence and animosity. The report notes that the celebrations saw nearly 10 lakh more earthen lamps lit than an unspecified earlier count, but the comparison point is not detailed.

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    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday conveyed his Diwali greetings to the nation, saying that, like in previous years, he will celebrate the festival with the brave soldiers of the country. In a video message posted on his social media handles, Modi said he will celebrate the festival…

    — Orissa Post

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    Every year, millions of lamps are lit across India in a shared affirmation that darkness, however deep, need not prevail. This is the enduring promise of Diwali, a celebration of light, hope, renewal and the triumph of good over evil. It is a time when homes are illuminated, prayers are offered…

    — The Pioneer

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Every year, millions of lamps are lit across India in a shared affirmation that darkness, however deep, need not prevail. This is the enduring promise of Diwali, a celebration of light, hope, renewal and the triumph of good over evil. It is a time when homes are illuminated, prayers are offered…

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    Diwali: The Flavours Behind the Festival of Lights

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