NDTV looks at how India is celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights.

Happy Diwali to everyone in the world that celebrates the festive event. On behalf of the United States, President Obama conveys a message to everyone about the holiday of “Lights”. All Rights Reserved by – THE WHITE HOUSE

Diwali & Annakut Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago on October 17, 18, 2009.

The true message of Deepavali is: “Lead us from falsehood to truth; from Darkness to light; from Death to immortality and from Lethargy to Activity Let there be peace, peace and peace” —— TRANSLATION—— “Aum asato ma sadgamaya, Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya, Mrityor ma amritam gamaya Aum shanti shanti shanti Aum” – Rig Veda 1st/2nd Millennia BCE 15th to 20th October 2009 Diwali – 17th October 2009 – Introductory Video [Deepavali - Festival Of Lights] Diwali or Deepavali means an array of lamps (Deep = Lamp, Vali =Array). This is one of the major festivals in the Hindu calendar. It occurs in October/November, and is spread over four days. —————–About the video——– Ive tried to add much as I could, yet trying to keep the video simple (I hope!) and easy to follow…I Realise people around India and world wide celebrate it in many ways, but my aim is to display the true meaning of Deepawali as the light of lights…In self-Realisation..! —- [.::Exclusive Web & Graphic Designs::.] – Visit: www.Web-Designerz.co.uk – Many More Options & All Prices Negotiable, so do ask..! – Part of the AMC Network http You can contact me on: Webmaster@web-designerz.co.uk Kalki@asian-massive-crew.com Info@kalki.co.uk You can also PM For more information

In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. It’s a fiveday celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps.

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N. Gogelavany of the Singapore Democratic Party delivers it’s 2009 Deepavali message. yoursdp.org