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Divali is celebrated throughout India and the world by devout Hindus.  Divali or Deepavali means "festival of lights" or "row of lights".  There are a number of legends connected with the origin of Divali.  One is that Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu were married on this day.  This is also the day that Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura.  Divali is widely celebrated as the day that Lord Rama returned triumphant to Ayodya after defeating Ravana.  Many people believe that Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and good fortune, visit the homes of devotees on this day.  Worship of Lakshmi is performed in the evening.

I invite devotees to submit their own stories on the meaning of Divali and how this festive holiday has been celebrated in their  homes and lives.  If appropriate I will post the messages for others to enjoy.

The Ramayana is the epic story of Lord Rama's life.  His story is acted out all over India at this time.  In the evening of Divali devotees put out numerous oil lamps so that Lord Rama will find his way home.  You can now view a short pictorial story of some of the highlights of Lord Rama's life.

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