Word: diwali
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Harvard students and administrators spiced up Diwali this year with a festive meal in the dining halls and a new prayer space in the Yard. Bright lights, song, and celebration will feature in the festivities as students celebrate the Hindu festival Diwali, also known as the “festival of lights,” next week. One of the most popular and eagerly awaited religious festivals in India, Diwali is celebrated at Harvard through a host of celebratory events. Diwali marks the Indian New Year and commemorates the return of the legendary King Rama from exile. The entire celebration...
Though the celebration of Diwali varies between regions of India and between countries, at its core it is a holiday to celebrate family, or the community with which one feels at home...
...Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the most widely celebrated holiday in Hinduism. In northern India, Diwali celebrates the return of the legendary King Rama with lamps to light his way. In southern India, the holiday is associated with the god Vishnu’s gift, a lamp of knowledge...
Vivek G. Ramaswamy ’07 said he was glad that many referenced their memories of previous Diwali celebrations on campus...
Dharma was originally founded solely to host Diwali, but has since expanded to include one or two events every week. Shyam K. Tanguturi ’07, Dharma’s president, noted that the organization encourages students from all backgrounds to attend its events...