Diwali, which literally means festival of light is among the most important and beloved spiritual celebrations in India. Celebrated on the darkest hour of the darkest night of Indian lunar calendar, devotees light hundreds of lamps and place them on every wall, windowsill, threshold and lintel. These little lights, it is believed, serve as beacons to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity. Diwali reminds us to actively banish the darkness of the heart affirmations of light and joy; and in doing so, to awaken to our true nature as children of Light.

We invite you, your family, and friends to celebrate this wondrous festival with Ananda on Sunday, October 19, 10 a.m.. After lighting the lamps, a dance performance inspired by the famous “Churning of the Cosmic Ocean” (Samudra Manthan) story from the Vishnu Purana will be the theme of this Festival of Light service. Featuring Muthurani, Srividhya Vinod and Shyama Panicker and choreographed with help from Janeni Vaidyanathan.

The Diwali Service will be followed by a delicious Indian meal.

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