The end of October marked a celebratory holiday here in Singapore, Deepavali- meaning Festival of Lights!
In Sanskrit, Deep= light
Avali= in a row
Deepavali is a 5 day celebration, filled with plentiful candles and lamps lit all around. Lighting lamps on the night of Deepavali symbolizes lighting a lamp of knowledge within.
It is definately one my new favorite holidays; it's a very happy, joyous occasion with yummy Indian food, traditional Indian attire, henna tattoos, fragrant flowers to wear, candles lit galore, and colorful lights. I celebrated plentifully with good company!
My first ever Henna tattoo- I was never able to get one before because I didn't want it for ballet!
Light-up in Little India on Oct.26th
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