Appetizers: Vadai with Sambhar and Coconut Chutney, Aloo Bonda
Main Dish: Rasam Rice, Cabbage Poriyal, Green Bean Usili, Saag Paneer, Pooris
Dessert: Rava Ladu, Besan Ladu, Jaggery Balls, Brownies
The kids actually managed an organized game of Monopoly and we all enjoyed each others company. We went to bed far too late and with overly full stomachs. Hope all our friends and family on the other side of the world enjoyed the day as much as we did.
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That sounds cool I had to go and look up and see what Diwali was though I has no idea :) now I do though..
"Diwali (or Deepavali) is a major Indian holiday, and a significant festival in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. [3] Many legends are associated with Diwali. Today it is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs across the globe as the "Festival of Lights," where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being. Diwali is celebrated on the no moon day (approx fifteenth day) of the month Kartika.[4]
In many parts of India, it is the homecoming of Lord Ram of Ayodhya after a 14-year exile in the forest, after he defeated the evil and demonic Ravan.[5] The people of Ayodhya (the capital of his kingdom) welcomed Ram by lighting rows (avali) of lamps (deepa), thus its name: Deepavali. This word, in due course, became Diwali in Hindi. But, in South and East Indian languages, the word did not undergo any change, and hence the festival is called Deepavali in eastern and southern part of India. There are many different observances of the holiday across India."
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