Hillcrest Diwali
By Uma
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Diwali, also called Deepavali or Deepawali, is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Origin & Significance ॐ
Diwali originated in the Indian subcontinent over 2,500 years ago. The festival is mentioned in early Sanskrit texts like the Padma Purana and Skanda Purana, and the word "Diwali" itself comes from the Sanskrit word dipavali, which means "row of lights." Diwali is celebrated for several reasons. It commemorates the return of Lord Rama after his 14-year exile and his victory over the demon king Ravana in Northern India and people had lit lamps to guide his path home. In southern India, Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura, who had imprisoned many women. And in Western India, the festival is often linked to the defeat of King Bali by Lord Vishnu. Lastly in many regions, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped, she is known as the goddess of wealth and prosperity and many people clean and decorate their homes with diyas and fairy lights to welcome her blessings.
Hillcrest Celebrations
Hillcrest celebrated Diwali on the 24th of October after school and they had done an amazing job putting everything together. They had many activities, such as Student performances which included singing, dancing, and a speech about what Diwali is. They had foods such as Biryani, Fried rice, Plain rice, Channa and Potato curry, Naan and Mac & cheese. Desserts like Cupcakes, Samosas, Pine tart, Baara, Pholourie, and Mitai were also served. A beautiful job was done with the decorations, the backdrops, the diyas and everything else. If you weren’t able to attend, don’t worry, there will be one next year so hope to see you all. Diwali may be over, but SUBH DIWALI! to everyone reading this. :)
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