Monthly Archives: October 2014

Dhanteras… the first day of Diwali!

Posted on October 21, 2014 by padmum

Hindu festivals are mostly grounded in mythology. So is Deepavali. Diwali or Divali. Diwali is celebrated in the north over five days. The first day of Diwali is called Dhanteras or Dhantryaodashi, (dhan- wealth and theras-thrayodashi-13). It is the thirteenth day … Continue reading →

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Diwali-Deepavali stories!!

Posted on October 20, 2014 by padmum

  Diwali or Deepavali means a line of lamps. Throughout our history, many stories have become associoated with this greatest festival of the Hindu diaspora. Most of us celebrate Diwali, but how many of us know the real reasons behind … Continue reading →

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