Diwali, celebrated in October or November each year (day of the new moon), originated as a harvest festival that marked the last harvest of the year before winter.
The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (or deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects us from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians.
This is the third annual Diwali celebration here at the.
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