A Woman Lights An Oil Lamp to Celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights (IMAGE)

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A Woman Lights An Oil Lamp to Celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights

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A woman lights an oil lamp to celebrate Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights. On the night of the new moon in the Tamil month of Aippasi, Hindu families counter the dark by decorating their homes with kolams (geometric designs drawn with rice flour) and oil lamps, and setting off sparklers and fireworks. Performing such religious acts may help individuals build strong, trusting relationships with others (see article).

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