Thousands in Bartlett celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights
More than 10,000 people are expected to visit the sacred temple, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, where hundreds of vegetarian dishes will be offered, in celebration of Diwali.
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More than 10,000 people are expected to visit the sacred temple, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, where hundreds of vegetarian dishes will be offered, in celebration of Diwali.
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, has begun. Dr. Janki Patel and Keval Amin joined CBS News Chicago to explain some of the traditional decorations, foods and ceremonies of the holiday.
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Volunteers with the BAPS Mandir in Bartlett share the customs, rituals and traditions of Diwali, also known as the festival of lights.
The center is open to the community and welcomes people of all faiths and the beauty inside and out is something you have to see in person.
CBS 2’s Marissa Perlman reports on the celebrations happening in Bartlett, including how kids can get in on the fun.
The center is open to the community and welcomes people of all faiths and the beauty inside and out is something you have to see in person.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports celebrations occur at a cultural center in Bartlett. The center is open to the community and welcomes people of all faiths; the beauty inside and out is something to see.
The multi-day festival of lights embraces traditions of appreciation, positivity, and strengthening of family and spiritual bonds.
The temple is also holding a New Year celebration on Monday.
The holiday celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. The temple is also holding a New Year celebration on Monday.
People around the world and in Chicago are celebrating Diwali - one of India’s biggest holidays honoring the victory of light over darkness.
