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Diwali, the Festival of Lights
On October 17, just a couple of weeks before Halloween, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains the world over will celebrate one of their most important festivals - Diwali.
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Diwali, Worldwide Hindu, Sikh & Jain Celebration
Diwali, Hindu Festival of Light, time for Indian families worldwide to celebrate family and friends. A traditional celebration for Hindus, Sikhs & Jains in October/Nov.
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Festival of Lights – Diwali in Auckland
Auckland is gearing up for two days of fun fare as Diwali, regarded as one of the most important and ancient festivals of the Hindu calendar, approaches.
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Diwali in Dubai
Indians make up 30% of Dubai's population. Shops and eateries catering to their heritage abound yet many customs have not made the journey.
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Diwali - Festival of lights
Diwali - Festival of lights is the major festival of India
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The Festival of Lights:
This month, I am going to tell you about Diwali, the festival of lights. My fellow countrymen will feel that this article is way overdue. Actually Diwali falls in the month of October or November. Then why am I talking about it in January?
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The Light that is God
Fire has always held a place of divinity and awe in man’s mind throughout the ages. It has been common tradition to worship fire in it various manifestations; as a household lamp, as the sacrificial fire, as lightining…
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Annakuta Is the Fourth Day of Diwali Festival
56 items of food are prepared and offered to Govardhan Hill in a reenactment of the ritual began by Krishna. Govardhan Hill is associated with many legends.
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Bollywood Diwali Releases
Diwali, the festival of lights, is witness to multiple big budget film releases that view for viewer attention.
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Dhanteras Starts Off the Diwali Celebrations
Dhanteras is the first day of the five day long Diwali festivities. It is celebrated in diverse ways. Laxmi, Yama and Dhanvantri are the main protagonists.
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Roop Chaudas the Beauty Makeover before Diwali
On Roop Chaudas Hindus undertake beauty treatments so as to look their best on Diwali day. The demon Narakasura was also slain on this day by Krishna.
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Surati Sweets Hit the Spot
You think you’ve got a sweet tooth? You might have a hard time keeping up with East Indians who consume wonderfully aromatic sweets for both rituals and social occasions.
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Autumn in Singapore
Dance, music, theatre, painting, photography and prints, Hindu, Chinese and Malay Festivals, all combine to make autumn in Singapore an exciting place for art-lovers.
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Autumn 2008 Fireworks in London
London celebrates the foiling of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot on November 5, and many other events, with fireworks. Here are just a few of the autumn's displays, many free.
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An Introduction to Four Main Indian Festivals
India is a land of colors and festivals. Here is an introduction to four main Indian or Hindu festivals that are celebrated each year with great joy and fervor.
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The Best International Holiday Unit
Students know all about the winter holiday that their family participates in. This unit plan will get them thinking about other winter holidays.
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Travelling in India During Festival Time
India has countless festivals that attract tourists with colour and noise. Here are some tips for witnessing and attending India's festival celebrations.
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Upcoming Bollywood Releases 2009
Plenty of big releases are awaited in the last quarter of 2009
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'Dhanteras' - The Indian Festival of Wealth
Dhanteras marks the first day of the five-day long Diwali festival and Goddess Laxmi is worshipped for prosperity and well being and is of importance to the trading class
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Happy New Year-Answers for Kids
Do you ever wonder what they do in China to celebrate the New Year? Or how do people in India celebrate the New Year?
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Multicultural Holiday Parties
If your friends, neighbors, or coworkers come from different backgrounds, celebrate the holiday season with a holiday party whose food, games and decorations welcome all.
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Festivals of October and November
Autumn brings many festivals, including Halloween, Bonfire Night, and Thanksgiving. But where did they originate, and what other celebrations take place at this time?
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Loy Krathong, A Thai Festival
From the Chao Phray River in Bangkok to up-country streams, the Thai people will float their little candle-lit boats on November 24th, in a festival of fun and enjoyment.
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3 Top Asian Recipes - Simple & Easy to Make
3 Top Asian Recipes,traditional Indian recipes to be enjoyed any time. Sweet Lassi to drink, Alphonso Mango Delight dessert & delicious,sweet Kaju Barfi, simple & easy.
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Discover the Indian Folk Art of Rangoli Making
This summer let your children try their hand at a new art form called Rangoli.
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Indian Holiday Dessert Recipes: Rice Pudding
Try these delicious Indian recipes to spice up your dessert table. These sweets are often made during Diwali, the Festival of Lights, to celebrate with loved ones.
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Quantum of Solace: Canada, US & UK Release Dates
The 22nd James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, starring Daniel Craig, hits North American movie theaters on November 14, 2008, after its UK premiere on October 29th.
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What is the Law on Arranging Firework Displays?
There are strict laws about the purchase and use of fireworks in the UK. So how can an event organiser make sure a pyrotechnic display doesn't fall foul of the rules?
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Holi, the Festival of Colors
Holi, India's most colorful festival, is just around the corner. Find out about Holi origins and traditions and how to celebrate.
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November Romance
Ideas for romancing through the month
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Are Ranbir & Katrina Bollywood's Next Hit Pair?
The romantic comedy directed by Rajkumar Santoshi is expected to be the next blockbuster.
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Festivals in India Go Green
Most Indian festivals are eco-disasters with loud music, fire crackers, burning of effigies and immersion of idols. Eco-consciousness is growing.
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London Dreams Preview
The latest Vipul Shah presentation is an eagerly awaited musical entertainer.
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Make Your Celebrations Green Year-Round
It all started on Halloween two years ago, when Corey Colwell-Lipson was out trick-or-treating with her two young daughters.
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Scary Halloween Get-Ups Inspired by Indian Lore
Create an impact with these two exotic Halloween costumes. Each has a story woven around it to lend drama and excitement.
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Glimmer Gossip (Special Edition)
Articles about the Mick Jagger Centre.
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Artesia: A Taste of India
Artesia, in Orange County, California offers people amazing and authentic Indian restaurants, stores, and markets.
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Downturn in Indian Retail Economy
As India feels the effects of stock market collapse, Western retail giants are slowing down business, or leaving the sub-continent.
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Festivals that Mark the Seasons
We may no longer realize it, but many of our celebrations are time-keepers on an old agrarian calendar.
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Give the Gift of a Food Tour!
Give the gift of a truly memorable experience in the form of a gift certificate from Toronto's own Shirley Lum- food and culinary tour guide extraordinnaire!
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Gourmet Station Opens at Oasis Centre in Dubai
No matter what your budget, you'll find something tantalising to take home for the pantry. Chocolates, condiments, spelt - there's something for every palate and pocket.
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Living and Working in Dharavi Slums
A reality tour of the setting for Slumdog Millionaire shows one of Asia's largest ghettos is a melting pot of cultures and a community teeming with industrial activity.
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The Hindu New Years
The Indian New Year's Day is determined by the Mesha Sankranti or the solar transit into Aries, but after that it's up for grabs.
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Departures Season 1 Episode Guide
Departures is an original and entertaining travel program on Canada's Outdoor Life Network (OLN) chronicling the adventures of friends Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach.
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Free Holi Greetings
Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of spring and is a chance to connect with each other. Find free Holi greeting cards online and select popular messages.
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Free Raksha Bandhan Greetings
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond of love between brothers and sisters, cousins and friends. Find free Rakhi greeting cards and select popular Raksha Bandhan messages.
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Indian Baby Girl Names
Finding the right name for a baby girl is not easy if it should be original yet simple. Indian baby names have beautiful meanings that guide the child throughout life.
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Indian Henna or Mehndi Art
In India, women can often be seen with intricately decorated hands and feet. Find out more about the tradition behind henna tattoos and the art of mehndi designs.
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Nonfiction - Real Life Kid Stories
Storybooks and fairy tales are great but books based on reality can be treasured by the whole family. New releases for the coming winter holiday season.
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THE NIGHT OF BLESSING
Tonight will be one of the greatest nights of the Islamic Calendar. The full moon filling the sky with it luminous glow is symbolic of the event that this Night of Brilliance preludes ...
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