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Happy Deepavali

  // November 01, 2005 Nikon F80, 200mm, Kodak Gold 100 (more •)

Taking a pause from the KL bird park series. This is to wish all of you Indians out there a very Happy Deepavali and a very happy new year!

The above image is a repost of one of my older photos as I couldn't find a decent photo to show from here, Malaysia. Here is the original post --

Lakshmi Puja is the third day of Diwali, the festival of lights, the celebrationof the home returning of Lord Rama. It is believed that on this day Lakshmi walks through the green fields and loiters through the bye-lanes and showers her blessings on man for plenty and prosperity. When the sun sets in the evening and ceremonial worship is finished all the home-made sweets are offered to the goddess as "Naivedya" and distributed as "Prasad". Feasts are arranged and gifts are exchanged on this day gaily dressed men, women and children go to temples and fairs, visit fiends and relatives. Everything is happy, gold and glitter!

(Filed in General, Kuala Lumpur)

 

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