Diwali is a popular festival of Hinduism celebrated between November 12th to November 16th with the main day on November 14th.  Diwali is a “festival of lights” which celebrates the triumph of light over a dark and good over evil.  The festival gets its name from the row (avail) of clay lamps (deepa) which are lit outside of households symbolizes “the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.”

 

Make these lanters with your family and post a picture using #YDCelebrates to share your joy with the Y community.