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Happy Deepavali (Festival of Lights) 
Explore # 321 on Oct 25, 2008
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Deepavali or Diwali (Markiscarali) is a major Indian festival celebrated across the globe by people of Indian origin (of many religions including Hindus) as the "Festival of Lights" where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil. Fireworks and sweets are always associated with this festival. The day is celebrated with people lighting diyas (candles) all around their house and children wearing new cloths. Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening to seek divine blessings of Goddess of Wealth. Diwali gifts are exchanged among all near and dear ones.
To my Indian friends, a very happy Diwali celebration to you and your family and friends.
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I captured above photograph at my In-laws home during our recent family trip to India. Even though it was not Diwali on that day, my daughter's first visit to India is more than Diwali for her grandfather. Thanks to him for bringing fireworks and giving such a good memory to his granddaughter. This particular firecracker is called "bhoochakram" when lit it goes 360° on the ground spraying beautiful light around it. I had hard time keeping track of this moving object and shooting in low(no) light.
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at 13:57 on October 27th, 2008
I always loved Diwali. Deepavali or Diwali (Markiscarali) is a major Indian festival celebrated across the globe by people of Indian origin (of many religions including Hindus) as the "Festival of Lights" where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil. Fireworks and sweets are always associated with this festival. The day is celebrated with people lighting diyas (candles) all around their house and children wearing new cloths. Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening to seek divine blessings of Goddess of Wealth. Diwali gifts are exchanged among all near and dear ones.
To my Indian friends, a very happy Diwali celebration to you and your family and friends.
I captured above photograph at my In-laws home during our recent family trip to India. Even though it was not Diwali on that day, my daughter's first visit to India is more than Diwali for her grandfather. Thanks to him for bringing fireworks and giving such a good memory to his granddaughter. This particular firecracker is called "bhoochakram" when lit it goes 360° on the ground spraying beautiful light around it. I had hard time keeping track of this moving object and shooting in low(no) light.
For more of my photographs visit: http://flickr.com/photos/pamulapati/
All of my photographs are (C) Copyrighted and All Rights Reserved. My photos may not be used in any publication, print or the Internet without my permission.