Word: diwali
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...Diwali has been called the Indian Christmas, or the Hindu Hanukkah. Though both are flawed analogies, gift-giving and candle-lighting are also hallmarks of the South Asian holiday, which commemorates the return of the Hindu god Rama from his exile, and culminated last night with celebrations around the world...
...want to encourage a family atmosphere,” said Sheel C. Ganatra ’06, co-president of Dharma, the campus Hindu religious organization that sponsored the event. And most in attendance agreed that this year’s Diwali felt like a family affair. “The warmth of the candles matched the warmth of the hearts in the room,” according to Monica Rana ’06, who said memories of home brought her to tears at one point during the event...
...open your eyes to that world you were in two hours ago,” Lohitsa said, “or you can open your eyes to the world you were in when your eyes were closed, a world in harmony, and see this world until the next Diwali...
...Freak On” and “Gossip Folks” found producer Timbaland exhuming his skeletal beats from India, his latest archaeological work has been in the tribal grounds of Africa. “Pass That Dutch” reverently travels on the same hand-clapping Diwali path recently trodden by dancehall artists Wayne Wonder and Sean Paul...
...Chhandam Institute of Kathak Dance presents “Naya Deep” (New Light), a concert of traditional North Indian dance with live accompaniment in celebration of the season of Diwali. Soloist Gretchen Hayden guest stars. 7:30 p.m. $20 general, $15 students. MIT’s Little Kresge Theater, 48 Mass...