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Hindu Festivals!

Diwali-Festival of Lights In the fall; 5 days Celebrates triumph of good over evil, light over darkness Honours Lakshmi (goddess of wealth and good fortune) and Vishnu (who defeated the demon Naraka) Also celebrates Rama’s defeat of Ravana (evil king who abducted Rama’s wife, Sita)

Watch this National Geographic Footage of Diwali

Holi-Spring Festival Spring festival (usually March) Bonfires burning evil Legend: young Prahalad was resented by his father for being pious and God-fearing; aunt tried to burn Prahalad; instead, she was burned Much merriment, squirting coloured water and powder

See a video from India of Holi in a local neighbourhood.

Here are some pictures AND video. Mahashivaratri February Technically not a feast/festival; event dedicated to Shiva 24 hour fast & worship of Shiva Offerings of food/flowers Here are some pictures AND video.

Navratri-Nine Nights Festival Worship of female deities Durga3 nights—energy Lakshmi3 nights—wealth/good fortune Saraswati3 nights—knowledge/learning Here is a video from the perspective of an American Hindu and here is another from India.