Definitions
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- proper noun Alternative form of
Diwali .
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Examples
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Divali is winding up down here in Trinidad ... the wind wreaked havoc on those little deeyas (earthen lamps).
Happy Diwali Nalini Singh 2009
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P. S Cora, Divali is a religious festival celebrating light over darkness, the Hindu Goddess Mother Lakshmi (and much more!).
Happy Diwali Nalini Singh 2009
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NB: if someone demanded I celebrate Divali, I would happily do so because Divali is awesome, and Hindu parties are amazing.
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In India, Diwali can also be known as Divali, Dewali or Deepavali.
LearnHub Activities 2008
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In India, Diwali can also be known as Divali, Dewali or Deepavali.
LearnHub Activities 2008
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In India, Diwali can also be known as Divali, Dewali or Deepavali.
LearnHub Activities 2008
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On Divali, people light his way back into the fold each year and at the same time, invite the gifts of the Goddess of Prosperity and Plenty, Lakshmi.
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Anyone who thinks that winter solstice couldn't possibly have spawned the rich array of celebrations that we now call Yule and Christmas and Divali and Hannukkah and Kwanzaa never lived in Seattle.
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Anyone who thinks that winter solstice couldn't possibly have spawned the rich array of celebrations that we now call Yule and Christmas and Divali and Hannukkah and Kwanzaa never lived in Seattle.
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The story surrounding Divali is that Lord Rama, the hero of the Hindu epic, Ramayana, was sent into exile (read darkness), but he redeems himself by slaying the evil ten-headed Demon King Ravana, who had stolen his wife, Sita, the light of his life.
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