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The Grand Diwali Celebration was held at the BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha) Mandir in Irving on Saturday, which is one of the major revelries in the year for the Indian-American community.
Diwali, a Hindu Festival of Lights takes place across the world through beautifying houses, shops and other public places with trivial clay oil lamps called diyas to signify the mystical "victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance," according to the Hindu American Foundation.
Tushar Solanki, a volunteer, said the festivity is about "starting the new year off right and then really spreading that out to the rest of the community." He also said it is an inordinate commemoration of what it means to be Hindu in day-to-day life, which can then be imparted in future generations.
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The chief exhibition presented was of the "Moksha," which in the Hindu ritual, institutes the three paths throughout human life - dharma, artha, and kama.
The event as well included a kids' carnival, diverse tastes of India, guest recognition and a culminating majestic firework display.
More than 7,000 people were expected to be present.
-Sowmya Sangam
