82: The History of Diwali

Today's episode is about the Hindu holiday of Diwali, the annual celebration of light. Join Morgan and Emileigh as they explore the origins and traditions of this beloved holiday. 

 

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Sources: 

 

“Diwali 2024: When is Diwali in 2024? All you need to know its Significations” by Karl Rock (Oct 23 2024)

https://globaltimes18.com/when-is-diwali/

 

“Diwali 2024 Date: When Is Diwali? All About The 5 Days Festival of Lights” by Anuj Tiwari (Nov 17 2023)

https://www.indiatimes.com/amp/events/diwali-2024-date-when-is-diwali-5-days-long-diwali-holidays-620859.html#When_is_Diwali_in_2024?

 

“Pakistan parliament adopts resolution for Holi, Diwali, Easter Holidays” (Mar 16 2016)

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Pakistan-parliament-adopts-resolution-for-Holi-Diwali-Easter-holidays/articleshow/51423609.cms

 

“Diwali is India’s most important holiday - and a celebration of good over evil” (Nov 12 2020)

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/diwali-history-customs-indian-festival-of-lights

 

“Diwali: Celebrating the Triumph of Goodness” 

https://web.archive.org/web/20150924041444/http://www.hinduismtoday.com/pdf_downloads/pagers/Hindu-Festival_Diwali_broadsheet-color.pdf

“Fear of Toxic Smog Leads India to Limit Diwali Fireworks” by Julie McCarthy (Oct 17 2017)

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/10/17/558067395/fear-of-toxic-smog-leads-india-to-limit-diwali-fireworks

 

“Brown celebrates Diwali at 10, Downing Street, in a ‘historic first’ (Oct 17 2009)

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/Brown-celebrates-Diwali-at-10-Downing-Street-in-a-historic-first/articleshow/5134278.cms

 

“Largest display of oil lamps illuminate Indian city to celebrate Diwali” by Amina Addow (Nov 17 2023)

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2023/11/largest-display-of-oil-lamps-illuminate-indian-city-to-celebrate-diwali-761303

 

“What Is the History and Significance of Diwali?” by Scott Mclaughlan (Nov 11 2023)

https://www.thecollector.com/what-is-the-history-and-significance-of-diwali/ 

 

“This Diwali 2023 Know the Almighty God who can Fill our Life with Lights” (Nov 10 2023)

https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/diwali-festival-special-gift/

 

“Rangoli” https://www.roots.gov.sg/ich-landing/ich/rangoli#:~:text=The%20art%20of%20rangoli%20originated,Indian%20migrants%20who%20settled%20here. 

 

For 100 Diwali recipes, go here: https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/diwali-sweets-recipes-diwali-recipes/ 

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