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The original item was published from 10/19/2019 2:40:02 PM to 10/29/2019 5:05:01 PM.

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Posted on: October 25, 2019

[ARCHIVED] Diwali Festival at Madelyn Helling Library

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People in every nook and cranny of the country welcome the festival with enthusiastic gestures. This wonderful festival is the celebration of five days. On the third day of the celebratory occasion, the key rituals of the Diwali festival take place. Lighting of Diyas and candles all around the house, worshipping the Laxmi Ganesha to summon health and wealth and bursting crackers are the chief rituals of the festival.

In addition to that, the exchange of heartfelt gifts during Diwali these days have become a mandatory part of the celebration. Friends, families, and colleagues share with each other Diwali gifts as a gesture of showing love and affection. Also, special and grand feast with delicious food that includes different varieties of sweets is the special attraction of the occasion.

Come to the library to make a gift, pop a cracker, or snack on some delicious sweets!

Event Type(s): Library Programming

Age Group(s): Any

Megan Lloyd

(530) 265-7050

megan.lloyd@co.nevada.ca.us

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