Prayer from Around the World: Diwali

Join Campus Ministry along with the Indian Association, the Graduate Student Union and International Student Services and Activities for this year’s Diwali celebration as a part of the Prayer from Around the World Series. Diwali is a major festival for Hinduism. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil by commemorating the return of Lord Rama, a popular Hindu deity, from a 14-year exile, and the banishing of the demon Ravana. After the return of their king, the people illuminated the city with lanterns and burst firecrackers in celebration. For that reason, Diwali is identified as the “festival of lights.” The festival focuses on the shining of one’s inner spiritual light. 

7 p.m. – Puja/Prayer
7:45 p.m. – Indian Dinner
9:30 p.m. – Dandiya and Bollywood Dance. 

Originally published at campusministry.nd.edu.