Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The five-day Hindu festival of lights began Nov. 13.
The most common aspect of Diwali celebrations around the world are the lamps. The literal meaning of Diwali in Sanskrit is "row of lamps.” The most popular tradition of Diwali is filling little clay lamps with oil and decorating homes with rows of lamps that are kept burning all night long, according to Sharbari Maitra Joshi. In its true essence, Diwali signifies the victory of Goodness over Evil, Light over Darkness and Knowledge over Ignorance. "Back home we have these lamps made of mud," said Chetna Gopinath, 25, of Ann Arbor. In addition to lighting the lamps, she said, families and friends will exchange gifts. "I really like lighting the diyas [lights]," said Nisha Nagarsheth, 24, of Ann Arbor. "Also the idea of soul consciousness." …
Here's what's going on today in Plymouth and Canton.
Trivia: Which new burger joint just opened its doors across the street from Saxton's in downtown Plymouth? Yesterday's trivia answer: In 1972, one Republican elector from Virginia defected from casting his vote for Richard Nixon and instead cast his vote for the Libertarian candidate John Hospers. Hindus around the world are celebrating the five-day festival of Diwali. The literal meaning of Diwali in Sanskrit is "row of lamps.” The most popular tradition of Diwali is filling little clay lamps with oil and decorating homes with rows of lamps that are kept burning all night long. In its true essence, Diwali signifies the victory of Goodness over Evil, Light over Darkness and Knowledge over Ignorance. Read more about Diwali here. The …
Sunday, November 11, 2012
The five-day Hindu festival begins Nov. 13, 2012.
Here are five things to know about the five-day Hindu festival of Diwali, based on the knowledge of Sharbari Maitra Joshi, a West Bloomfield resident and president of Bichitra Inc.: The literal meaning of Diwali in Sanskrit is "row of lamps.” The most popular tradition of Diwali is filling little clay lamps with oil and decorating homes with rows of lamps that are kept burning all night long. For many, Diwali is synonymous with earthen lamps that light up homes, gifts, sweets and other seasonal delicacies, and of course, fireworks that light up the sky and fill the air with a festive spirit for five days in the Hindu calendar, beginning Sunday this year. In its true essence, Diwali signifies the victory of Goodness over Evil, Light over …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
National Emergency Alert Test today; celebrate Diwali and plan to salute members of the U.S. military.
At about 2 p.m. today, FEMA and the FCC will test the Emergency Alert System, giving the Emergency Activation Notification its first public test. The test will be different from those we typically hear. FEMA will conduct the test, which will last about 30 seconds and involve all radio, television, cable and satellite operators. Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, at Canton Public Library, 1200 S. Canton Center Rd. at 7 tonight, in the library's community room. Diwali is one of the oldest and most important festivals in India. The name comes from the Indian word "Deepavali" and translates to "an array of lamps." This free family friendly event will feature Indian music, dancing, rangoli, sampling of Indian food and the art of …
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Canton Public Library
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Village Theater at Cherry Hill
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Tom Dusbiber
9:39 am on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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