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Diwali

November 1, 2021 by stgschoolcraft

Diwali is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus

The Schoolcraft College Asian Student Association and the Detroit Indian Women’s Association (DIWA) invite people of all faiths to the Diwali Celebration from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, in the VisTaTech Center.

“Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus,” said Dr. Anna Maheshwari, English Professor and Department Chair. “The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika. On this day, it is believed that Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, blesses homes that are brightly lit with lamps.”

Dr. Maheshwari said Diwali also is officially the new year for Hindus.

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Photo 1: Highly skilled dancers will be part of the celebration.
Photo 2: Guests can enjoy live music.

“People wear new clothes and adults and children light fire crackers until late into the night,” she said. “Children get cash and other gifts from their elders and the homes are filled with celebrations and good food.” For more information, please contact Dr. Maheshwari by phone at 248-345-5313 or by email at [email protected] or Alka Srivastava, Vice President/Treasurer of DIWA, at 734-748-2035.

Filed Under: News, Schoolcraft Spotlight Tagged With: Asian Student Association, Detroit Indian Women’s Association, Diwali, Hindu, Schoolcraft College

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