Did you notice what’s missing in the picture above? If you answered Diwali (aka Deepavali) you guessed right. While there are stamps from all other major World faiths commemorating Christmas (Christianity), Hanukkah (Judaism), Kwanzaa (African Heritage) and Eid (Islam), there is no U.S. postage stamp commemorating Diwali (celebrated in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism). This isn’t the first time Hindus […]
Shubh Deepavali (aka Happy Diwali) – The Festival of Lights and Good – 2015
(CHAKRA) The bright (and we literally mean bright) auspicious festival of Deepavali (also widely known as the modern name Diwali) is by far the largest and most widely celebrated festival for Hindus and Indians globally. Diwali is also celebrated with strong festivities by Sikhs, Jains and even some Buddhist communities. Countries that celebrate Diwali include the United […]
Shubh Deepavali & Happy Diwali! (aka Festival of Lights) – The Largest Dharmic Festival – Nov 2014
The vibrant festival of Deepavali (also referred to as Diwali in recent years) is the largest and most widely celebrated festival for Hindus and Indians. Diwali is followed and celebrated with strong enthusiasm in India as well as other nations with significant populations of Hindus, Sikhs and NRIs. Such nations include the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, […]
Learn 10 Different Ways to Greet Someone on Diwali
(CHAKRA Blogs) Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India, mainly celebrated by Hindus, but also celebrated by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. Diwali is a multiple day festival, but celebrated for different reasons depending what state you are from since each state in India has its own unique culture. However, although the reasons and […]
Shubh Deepavali (Happy Diwali!) – Celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists & Jains – November 2013
Do you celebrate Diwali? or maybe you know someone that does? Learn more about Diwali/Deepavali 101 here. Deepavali (better known as Diwali to many) is India’s most widely celebrated festivals and an especially important festival for Hindus around the world. Deepavali is celebrated with high enthusiasm in India as well as any nation with a […]
Happy Diwali (Shubh Deepavali) – Festival of Lights & Good vs Evil – November 2012
(CHAKRA) Deepavali (better known as Diwali) is one of the largest festivals and celebrations in the Hindu religion, with major festivities in all parts of India, as well as in nations such as Canada, Trinidad, Guyana, United Kingdom (UK), Fiji, United States (USA), Mauritius, Australia, Nepal and other countries around the world. It is one of […]
Dearly Beloved Non-South Asian Friends, Happy Diwali!
By Amba Ramgoolam (CHAKRA) I am blessed. I have a life filled with wonderful people, a tiny segment of which are here on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms. Nearly half of you are of some varied South Asian background, but most of you are not. To all of YOU I want to wish […]
Happy Diwali (Deepavali) – The Festival of Lights – October 2011
(CHAKRA) Diwali (Deepavali) is one of the biggest festival in Hinduism, with major celebrations in India, Canada, Trinidad, Guyana, UK, Fiji, United States and other countries around the world. The festival is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains. The festival is celebrated for 5 continuous days, where the 3rd days is celebrated as the main […]