Strange mythologies and grandiose epics flow through the minds of Hindu children and color their world. Continue reading Diwali – a stairway to the stars from darkness to light
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Celebrating a Star Wars Diwali
In India, the popular celebration of Diwali is celebrated and associated with various myths depending on which part of India you happen to be in. (Here is the myth of the Dwarf.) But all the myths have one theme in common: It is a celebration of how the forces of light defeat the dark side. Continue reading Celebrating a Star Wars Diwali
Diwali and the Coronation of an Ancient King
It is good to start the day with a fresh feeling and a clear idea how the rest of the day will go. In many parts of Northern India, Diwali is celebrated as a new beginning, a beginning of a financial year, a beginning of peace and prosperity. Continue reading Diwali and the Coronation of an Ancient King
The Clever Dwarf of Diwali
Few westerners are aware of one of the strangest of Diwali stories, a myth that takes center stage in Diwali celebrations in parts of western India. Once upon a time, our three worlds were ruled by the great god Baali. Continue reading The Clever Dwarf of Diwali