Diwali lights up

Diwali lights up
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Diwali is a word that few Australians are familiar with, but to the 1 billion Hindus around the world, Diwali, otherwise known as the festival of lights, is one of the most important dates in the calendar.

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This year the five-day festival is scheduled to begin on November 3.

It is characterised by the lighting of millions of small oil-based lamps which commemorate the victory of good over evil while the trail of light is believed to guide heroes home.

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At other points in the festival the bursting of firecrackers scare off evil spirits while families clean their homes with vigour to make the Goddess Lakshmi feel welcome.

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Informed by a deeply spiritual perspective, Hindus the world over seek prayer and look to their inner light or Atman for awakening.

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But bursts of colour – as is often the case in India – are never far away, be it via the impeccable new Sari robes of a mother, ornate lanterns or a wayard firecracker.

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To visit India and experience this amazing festival, Cox and Kings offer its Fortis and Palaces of Rajasthan itinerary that had datees which coincide with Diwali 2014. 

Prices start from $4043.

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Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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