Celebrating the Indian festival of Diwali at the North Conway Community Center on Nov. 3 were (from left) Kiran, Yogi, Sarika, Janice Crawford, Bharti, Bijal and Sonal. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Celebrating the Indian festival of Diwali at the North Conway Community Center on Nov. 3 were (from left) Kiran, Yogi, Sarika, Janice Crawford, Bharti, Bijal and Sonal. (COURTESY PHOTO)
CONWAY — One of the most prominent festivals in Hindu culture is Diwali, which is celebrated with much fanfare throughout various communities in the Indian diaspora.
Known as the “festival of lights,” it is generally a five-day celebration when families get together friends indulge in merry-making, light lamps and diyas (earthenware oil lamps) as well as gorge on sweet delicacies.
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