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DIWALI – the festival of lights

DIWALI – the festival of lights. Background. Deepavali or the Festival of Lights Hinduism Day after Monsoon ( = storm season) Five days. Background. Victory of light over darkness Myth of ramachandra ( = reincarnation of vishnu ). MahaLakshmi Goddess of fortune and happiness

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DIWALI – the festival of lights

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  1. DIWALI – the festival of lights

  2. Background • Deepavali or the Festival of Lights • Hinduism • Day after Monsoon ( = storm season) • Five days

  3. Background Victory of light over darkness Myth of ramachandra ( = reincarnation of vishnu) MahaLakshmi Goddess of fortuneandhappiness Enters clean andbrighthouses on thethirdnight

  4. Food and drinks MITHAÏ (= Indian sweets) NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

  5. Food and drinks SAVOURY FOOD (VEGETARIAN): chickpeas, rice, lentils, deepfried snacks, … withmanyspices

  6. Food and drinks DRINKS: fruit juices, soft drinks and cocktails LAPSI (forthe first day of Diwali)

  7. My personal thoughts A LOVELY HOLIDAY • Unification of India • Beautifuldecorations • Inspiringmessage • Tasty food

  8. Present-dayreflection • Old-fashioned unique • Similarto Christmas • Little changes: • Firework • Lessserious • … • Family tradition

  9. The end…

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