Hindus in Pakistan celebrate Diwali festival

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(7 Nov 2018) Hindu community in Pakistan celebrated the Hindu holiday of Diwali on Thursday with special prayers and celebrations at temples across the country. • At the Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Karachi, local Hindus had elaborate celebrations including fireworks and sharing of sweets. • They also made Rangolis, patterns and artwork made from coloured rice. • The festival lasts for five days and each day of celebrations is associated with different myths, legends and beliefs. • The word Diwali or Deepavali (in its full form), means 'a row of lamps'. • Traditionally the faithful offer prayers to the Hindu goddess of wealth, Laxmi, and the elephant-headed god Ganesh. • Ganesh is the God of knowledge, wisdom and good fortune whose blessings are especially sought by worshippers praying for prosperity. • In Hinduism, the origins of Diwali are traced to the Hindu God Rama's return home following 14 years in exile, after defeating the mythological demon Ravana and rescuing his abducted wife Sita. • Traditionally on Diwali, Hindus exchange gifts and sweets and spend time with family. • • Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork • Twitter: / ap_archive • Facebook: / aparchives • Instagram: / apnews • • • You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...

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