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...Each year, production staff choose a different theme for the dance drama. This year, it will present episodes from a classic Hindu epic, the “Ramayana.” The central figures in the dance drama are Rama—an avatar of Vishnu??and his wife Sita. The story explores the themes of good and evil, as well as the definitions of the ideal man and ideal woman in Indian society. “Hindu epics give moral lessons about what your duty is,” says Martin. Although Indian classical dance...

Author: By Olga A. Moskvina, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: ‘Kalpanam’ Carries on Long Tradition of Indian Dance | 11/2/2007 | See Source »

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...

Author: By Joyce Y. Zhang, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Dharma Students Host Diwali, Festival of Lights | 11/8/2005 | See Source »

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