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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DiwaliDiwali - Wikipedia

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   The main day of the festival of Diwali (the day of Lakshmi Puja) is an official holiday in Fiji, Guyana, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.

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2. www.discovertnt.com › divali-festival-of-lightsDivali: the festival of lights | Discover Trinidad & Tobago

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   Nov 5, 2018 · A contraction of the Sanskrit word “Deepavali”, meaning “row of lamps”, Divali is also known as the festival of lights, and culminates in the lighting of small clay lamps (called deyas) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness.

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   Why is Divali celebrated in Trinidad & Tobago?

   • In Trinidad and Tobago, Divali celebrations tend to focus on the Goddess Lakshmi. However, there is more to this Hindu celebration than meets the eye, ear or taste buds! Divali is a five day festival, held in celebration of the return of Lord Rama, after he defeated the demon king Ravana.

   Divali 2020: Exploring the built heritage of the Hindu Community

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   What is Divali in Trinidad & Tobago?

   • Trinidad and Tobago’s religious diversity is one of the most celebrated aspects of our cosmopolitan culture. Divali is in the air! Allow us to provide you with a brief “What is Divali?” refresher. In Trinidad and Tobago, Divali celebrations tend to focus on the Goddess Lakshmi.

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   Where is Divali 2021 in Trinidad & Tobago?

   • Divali in Felicity, Trinidad. Photo: Ariann Thompson Editor’s note: As with all festivals in Trinidad & Tobago, 2021 Divali celebrations have been scaled back because of the Covid-19 pandemic, with some elements of the festival going virtual (including Ramleela) while others will be celebrated at home

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   Is Divali a Hindu festival?

   • Divali is a Hindu festival, a celebration of the victory of good over evil. The Divali Nagar is a fair that originated in Trinidad and Tobago . A tadjah at Hosay in the 1950s. Hosay is the local manifestation of the Shia Muslim Remembrance of Muharram in Trinidad and Tobago (where is it spelled Hussay ).

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4. trinidadexpress.com › news › local167 years of Divali in T&T | Local News | trinidadexpress.com

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   Nov 3, 2012 · Divali, or Deepavali, the great autumn festival of lights of India, which was brought to Trinidad and Tobago by Hindu immigrants in the 19th century, has grown from tiny tapers.

5. nationaltrust.tt › home › divali-nagar-city-of-lightsDivali Nagar: The City of Lights. — National Trust of ...

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   Nov 9, 2020 · (Mahase, 2020) The Divali Nagar is a celebration of Divali, the Hindu festival of lights. The term ‘Nagar’ means city. It takes place every year, nine nights prior to Divali, ending on the night before Divali. It is the largest Divali celebration outside of India in one space.

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7. islandoriginsmag.com › diwali-in-trinidad-theThe Mystery Behind Diwali In Trinidad: Festival Of Lights

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   Oct 22, 2021 · Diwali in Trinidad. In Trinidad, Diwali is a time for families to come together, catch up and celebrate. Introduced to Trinidad and Tobago by East Indian indentured servants and laborers in the mid 1800s, Diwali is now a national holiday with celebrations held all over the island.

8. nationaltrust.tt › home › hindu-built-heritageDivali 2020: Exploring the built heritage of the Hindu Community

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   Nov 12, 2020 · In Trinidad and Tobago, Divali celebrations tend to focus on the Goddess Lakshmi. However, there is more to this Hindu celebration than meets the eye, ear or taste buds! Divali is a five day festival, held in celebration of the return of Lord Rama, after he defeated the demon king Ravana.