These three lovely ladies are the grandmother, mother and aunt of a Third Grader and had just given a presentation for his class on Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights celebrated every year in autumn. Since I was not at their presentation, my information comes directly from Wikipedia, which includes the information that "this is one of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, it spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Its celebration includes millions of lights shining on housetops, outside doors and windows, around temples and other buildings in the communities and countries where it is observed.
Before Diwali night, people clean, renovate, and decorate their homes and offices.[12] On Diwali night, people dress up in new clothes or their best outfits, light up diyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside their home, participate in family puja (prayers) typically to Lakshmi – the goddess of fertility and prosperity. After puja, fireworks follow, then a family feast including mithai (sweets), and an exchange of gifts between family members and close friends."
How you ever seen three more beautiful gowns?
I love the parallels this festival has to Hanukkah and Christmas. It must be quite beautiful to see a community lit up in celebration. They are all very lovely!
Thank for the the education! The clothing is exquisite, and how wonderful that they should tell the child's classmates about the holiday! No doubt they garnered rapt attention!
October 22nd, 2017
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