Deepavali will be celebrated – in Tamil Nadu – on the 22nd October 2014, that is tomorrow, though the Vatican has greeted us for this year’s Diwali on October 23*.
Unlike the northern parts of India, Deepavali is a one day celebration for the Tamil people. As per Tamil traditions, it is the day when Lord Krishna, or rather his consort Satyabhama, killed the demon Narakasura+.
Whatever the reason for the celebration, it is a day of joy, feast, and celebrations. Here is wishing everyone a very happy Deepavali 2014. As the Vatican says on the occasion, ‘May the Transcendent Light illumine your hearts, homes and communities, and may all your celebrations deepen the sense of belonging to one another in your families and neighbourhoods, and so further harmony and happiness, peace and prosperity.’
What more can we ask for?
* Vatican’s Diwali message [http://www.news.va/en/news/vaticans-message-for-deepavali-2014]
+ Deepavali or Diwali is celebrated as the homecoming day of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman from Lanka in northern parts of India
Unlike the northern parts of India, Deepavali is a one day celebration for the Tamil people. As per Tamil traditions, it is the day when Lord Krishna, or rather his consort Satyabhama, killed the demon Narakasura+.
Whatever the reason for the celebration, it is a day of joy, feast, and celebrations. Here is wishing everyone a very happy Deepavali 2014. As the Vatican says on the occasion, ‘May the Transcendent Light illumine your hearts, homes and communities, and may all your celebrations deepen the sense of belonging to one another in your families and neighbourhoods, and so further harmony and happiness, peace and prosperity.’
What more can we ask for?
* Vatican’s Diwali message [http://www.news.va/en/news/vaticans-message-for-deepavali-2014]
+ Deepavali or Diwali is celebrated as the homecoming day of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman from Lanka in northern parts of India
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