Diwali the Hindu
Festival of Lights is celebrated on Wednesday, October 18th. Some Temples may
celebrate this day on October 19th. Diwali , also known as the Festival of
Lights is a Hindu, Sikh, and Jain festival that originated in India. It
celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Diwali also
signifies many different things to different people. It also may be the
beginning of a new year for farmers who plant their crops after Diwali, as well
as for business people and merchants who traditionally settle all accounts on
this day and begin the new financial year. Everywhere it is celebrated, it
signifies the renewal of life. To celebrate this joyous and important festival,
people get together with friends and family, exchange gifts of sweets and greet
each other with the words 'Subh Diwali’. Some set off fireworks and wear new
clothes. Many light little clay lamps, called dipas or diyas, candles and even
neon lights.
The staff of JLPS would like to extend to our community who celebrate Diwali, a happy and festive time with friends and
family.
