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| दिवाली की शुभकामनाएं, Diwali ki Shubhkamnayein! |
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| Deepavali Singapore 2013 |
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| Taken in Little India |
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| Deepavali is a five-day Hindu festival |
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| The name "Diwali" or "Divali" is a contraction of deepavali which translates into "row of lamps". Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil |
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| These lamps are kept on during the night and one's house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome. Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits. During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends |
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| For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes |
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| One of the many restaurants |
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Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple |
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| The building is constructed in the style of South Indian Tamil temples common in Tamil Nadu |
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| The Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, fierce embodiment of Shakti and the god Shiva's wife, Parvati |
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| It is the centre of Hindi worship in Little India |
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| Shopping carries on! |
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| The lights draw many people |
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| Lord Ganesha and a gecko! |
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| Hope you enjoyed the photos |
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| And if you are celebrating, have a wonderful time |
