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Saying it With Sweets at Deepavali/Diwali Time

Posted on November 9, 2015 by padmum

In India no meal starts without a token piece of a sweet served on the plate or banana leaf. On any given occasion—engagements and weddings, birth and birthdays, festivals and religious occasions, house warming and new office opening—the Indian tradition … Continue reading →

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Diwali—Deepavali—The Five Days of Celebration

Posted on November 8, 2015 by padmum

Diwali is the grandest of all Hindu festivals that is celebrated by Indians all over the world. It occurs on the day of the new moon or Amaavasya in the month of Kataka, Kaartik or Aypasi (October/November). The Festival of … Continue reading →

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