"In 2016, the U.S. Postal Service® commemorates the joyous festival of Diwali, which is also known as Deepavali. One of the most important annual Hindu events, the holiday celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Spanning five days each autumn, it is considered by some to be the start of the new year.
Diwali is a shortened version of the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which roughly translates as “a necklace of lights.” During Diwali flickering oil-wick lamps called diyas dot the homes of observers around the world. The stamp features a traditional diya against a background of glimmering gold and flower petals. The meaning of Diwali often depends on regional identity on the Indian subcontinent."
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I used tom have some clients who were Hindu and I always hoped they would invite me to stay for some of their Diwali sweets. I don't know much about it, but I did once see a lights parade and it was very pretty.
Guess I'm aware of Diwali but really know little about what's involved.
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