Diwali, A Festival of Flavors
One of the most awaited Hindu holidays is Diwali. It is a festival of lights and a festival of flavors. See below, our exquisite quick recipe for everyone’s favorite mithai. In the Gregorian calendar, the festival generally falls between mid-October and mid-November. Diwali signifies the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and […]
Diwali, Dharma, and Resistance
As another Diwali approaches, we reflect on what Diwali means to us. The story of Diwali is nested among two timeless forces: light and darkness. Indians see it as an opportunity for a reset to the mind, body, or spirit. It’s easy to let the momentum of your life take you into a rabbit hole […]
Why We LOVE Diwali and Other Tidbits
President Obama had Indian supporters on their feet when he wished Saal Mubarak and became the first US president to publicly light the Diya in celebration of Diwali in 2009. Prior to Obama, there was a hilarious episode of The Office titled “Diwali”, written by Indian cast-member Mindy Kaling, that received critical reception. It was […]