from Darkness to Light: Understanding the Practical Significance of
Diwali
Ever since we were young we attended the annual Diwali mela Each year our family drove in
from the surrounding suburbs. The ride itself was fun, providing
gaping city views of skyscrapers and gigantic bodies of water that
would straddle r. Traffic on the roadways was a nuisance to most drivers; to us
children it provided an extended opportunity to breath in the
panoramic views of the big apple...
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with the backdrop of a powerful and
glorious sunset. The sun always seemed to retire with an exhalation of
relief as if it was exhausted from its radiation of fire during the
daylight hours. The sunset was our indication that an evening of shows
involving live dance performances, puppet shows, and a late night
display of exquisite fireworks bursting on a blanket of stars was soon
to follow. This was our idea of Diwali. This was better than an
extended lunch time recess because here we would meet some of our
family friends and relatives. We ate and played together. We
celebrated together. We held hands and jumped up and down with
excitement. We are in metro area.
I have consistently attended the Diwali mela here
Seaport on most years except for a few. Aside from a few years during
which college and medical school consumed all of my time I have been
able to time and agaiN