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Diwali is a five-day festival widely known as the Hindu New Year, and comes from the Sanskrit word dipavali, withdipa meaning lights and vali numerous. The festival is commonly observed by illuminating hundreds of candles in homes, temples and public spaces, and by offering opulent preparations of food to the deity. In ancient times, Diwali was first observed by the citizens of Ayodhya to...
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Darkness envelops the large field, save for a stream of light emanating from a stage at one end. The glow reveals hundreds of young people waiting eagerly for the next act to appear. When the band finally strides onto the stage, donning guitars and wielding drumsticks, the crowd erupts in an exultant roar, hands punching the sky.
Here is a generation of kids who love rock music. They gaze up at...
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At the great chariot festival in the holy city of Puri, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu danced in ecstasy before the chariot of Lord Jagannatha, revealing a most intimate pastime of the Supreme Lord.
These days you might see Lord Jagannatha parade majestically through Trafalgar Square in London or along the sun-drenched beaches of Los Angeles; or you might watch the dome of His chariot float past the...
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Anything done to please Krishna, at any time, at any place, under any circumstance, is beneficial. Krishna says in the Bhagavad-gita, "In this endeavor there is no loss or diminution, and a little advancement on this path can protect one from the most dangerous type of fear."
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Such is the benefit of devotional service in general. However, during certain times of year, such as appearance...
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(Disclaimer: The following article was compiled by our editors from various Internet sources in good faith and reflects the common lore associated with Diwali. More research will have to be done to find the scriptural references for each of these stories.)
The First Day of Diwali
The first day of Diwali is Dhanvantari Trayodasi, when Lord Dhanvantari appeared, delivering Ayurvedic medicine for...