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Diwali, Festival of Lights

since nearly three millennia the exact origin muddled thru times come every fall from the Taj Mahal to sacred temples to the humblest homes around the world the festival of lights dazzles during five days of exuberant worship and lush ritual in celebration of triumph of good over evil millions of oil lamps and candles and sparklers are lit setting the nights ablaze in honor of knowledge and consciousness as families gather and feast unleashing prayers for peace Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~NAMASTE~ 2020 AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on June 28, 2019 for contest YOUR CHOICE SEASONS-FESTIVALS VERSE sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 3RD

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Date: 11/2/2021 6:33:00 AM
Superb penning. You captured the essence of it perfectly. A favourite for me
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Date: 11/2/2021 7:44:00 AM
This is a real compliment, Rama ~ I'm honored
Date: 6/30/2019 12:05:00 PM
I am going to look this up; I have never heard of it Line. It sounds terrific!
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Date: 6/30/2019 2:53:00 PM
I've had many Indian friends through the years.
Date: 6/28/2019 10:17:00 PM
Well done...I've experienced it before...
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Date: 6/28/2019 10:38:00 PM
Awesome, Arturo.
Date: 6/28/2019 9:44:00 AM
Wow, it was such a pleasant surprise to see this ode to Diwali coming from you, indeed its one of the most loved festival of India. Also thanks a lot for keeping my spirits high, with your kind visits for encouraging my writes.
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Date: 6/28/2019 6:39:00 PM
Thank you for the lovely message, Debjani. You should not be so surprised, I'm a huge fan of Indian culture... and food!
Date: 6/28/2019 7:45:00 AM
Like an angel guide you show us each place and we can see the whole place lit with its various and festive lights! Nicely done!
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Date: 6/28/2019 8:59:00 AM
Thank you, Kim. Most appreciated.

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