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Diwali
is also called : Row of Lights; Deepavali, Festival
of Lights
Observed by Religiously by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains.
Other Indians celebrate the cultural aspects.
Significance Celebrate life and strengthen relationships
Date New moon day of Kartika, although the celebrations
begin two days prior and end two days after that date.
DIWALI 2007 : Divali falls on a new moon day in the
month of October or November. Since the precise moment
of the new moon falls on different dates depending on
geographical location, the date of Diwali also depends
on one's location. In 2007 Diwali will be celebrated
on 9th November. [2008 date October 28]
Celebrations Decorating homes with lights, Fireworks,
Gift-giving
Observances Prayers, Religious rituals (see puja,
prasad) wikipedia.org
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Diwali
in California
Diwali
in Colorado
North
Carolina Diwali celebrations
- Diwali,
the start of the Hindu New Year, will be celebrated at Koka
Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park in Cary (Fayetteville,
NC ) starting at 11 a.m.
Clebrate
Diwali in Atlanta, Georgia
- Diwali
Celebration At Atlanta Vedic Temple [The celebration
will include lighting of Diya, Musical program by local
artists and a hearty feast [Sat, Nov 10, 2007]
- BAPS
Temple: Diwali - Annakut [Saturday, November 10, 2007]
- GIACC
Festival of Lights, Celebrate Diwali with GIACC Banquet
Dinner [Sat, Oct 20, 2007, Atlanta]
- Netip
Atlanta Diwali Gala 2007. NetIP Atlanta cordially invites
you and your guests to our Annual Diwali Gala 2007 - a night
of elegance, sophistication and incredible masti. We are
having a live fashion show and amazing door prizes. Dance
away to the tunes of Atlanta's own - DJ Sahil & Jamke.
[Sat, Oct 27, 2007]
Houston,
Texas
- Diwali
Dhamaka 2007 Hosted by Pearland Desi Group at Sri Meenakshi
Temple, 17130 McLean Rd, Pearland, Texas 77584 [Nov 18 2007
3:00PM] Contact: Avi Gadkari Phone : 713-436-5280
Seattle,
Washington
Bethlehem,
Pa
New
Jersey Diwali celebrations
- Maha
Kali Puja and Deepavali - 2007
at Bharat Sevashram Sangha of New Jersey
- DIWALI
2007 - A Musical Extravaganza. A musical extravaganza
brought to you by AUM Events singing, dancing & comedy
by Jayesh Mehta who is hilarious with Lalloo Prasad Yadav
Jokes & Husband / Wife / Marriages comic. Edison, New
Brunswick. New Jersey. Nov 2. Jayesh Mehta Phone : 908-731-5151
Diwali
Month in NJ Planned (New Jersey): The New Year may
light up a historic development in the State of New Jersey
- the recognition of October 15th through November 15th
of each year as "Diwali Month." - IndiaPost
Toronto,
Canada
- Diwali
Fiesta 2007: At PEARSON CONVENTION CENTER, missisauga,
[28-Oct-07, from 11:00 to 19:00]. Celebrate diwali at PEARSON
CONVENTION CENTER (NW corner of Airport and Steels), an
event full of entertainment, fun for kids, dj and dance,
live music, bhangra, dandia and much more. free food coupons
worth $5 with every ticket. For more information call Harjinder:
416-707-4288 or Varinder: 647-828-1960
- Diwali
Mela: Program will consist of cultural programs &
there will be food & other merchandize on sale. [Oct
27 2007 4:00PM] at The Vedic Cultural Centre, 4345 * 14th
Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L3R0J2
- Diwali
dhamaka 2007: Dilwale Dilliwale Diwali dinner at Mississauga,
l5s 1v6 (Toronto) [On 02-Nov-07 to 03-Nov-07, from 08:00
to 01:00]. Location: Payal banquet Halls Mississauga, On.
Event includes dinner, dance dj, live music [Price: $40.00]
- Bollywoodcruises.com:
Diwali Celebration Cruise Departing November 4th 2007. Cruise
in the Eastern Caribbean on the Carnival Valor this November
2007 and enjoy Bollywood live performances! This Diwali,
experience a cruise with your family and friends.
- Gerrard
India Bazaar/Diwali Festival: Ashdale Av from Gerrard
St E north to the laneway. [November 10, 11 2007. 2:00pm
to 10:00pm each day]
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Leicester,
UK
- Leicester's
Diwali 2007 This year, Leicester’s Diwali lights
on Belgrave Road will be switched on at a special
ceremony on Sunday 28th October. There will be more
celebrations and a firework display on Cossington
Street Recreation Ground on Diwali Day, Friday 9th
November. The celebrations are organised by Leicester
City Council and Leicester Hindu Festival Council.
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