PNC/R extends Deepavali greetings

The festival of lamps is here. Taken at home. using an oil lamp, a black backgroun. The lamp is placed on glass and little bit of painting by a pen torch is used to illuminate the faces (of Ganapathi or Lord Ganesh and Devi). Deepavali is a Sanskrit word – Deepa meaning light and Avali, meaning a row. In Hinduism, across many parts of India and Nepal, it is the homecoming of Rama after a 14-year exile in the forest and his victory over Ravana.[5] In the legend, the people of Ayodhya (the capital of his kingdom) welcomed Rama by lighting rows (avali) of lamps (d?pa). – taken from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepavali)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgetown : The People’s National Congress Reform in a statement today extend greetings to the Hindu Community in Guyana and indeed, to all Guyanese, on the occasion of Deepavali or Diwali.

Diwali occurs on the night of Amavasya (New Moon) in the month of Kartik, which is considered to be the darkest night on the Hindu calendar and marks the return of Lord Rama after 14 years in exile. To welcome his return and to light his path, diyas were lit.

 

Diwali is a joyous celebration of inner light over spiritual darkness; knowledge over ignorance and right over wrong. It is a festive restatement of the Hindu belief that good ultimately triumphs over evil.

 

The PNCR has always been and will always remain respectful of Guyana’s cultural and religious diversity and believes that our diversity has worked and will continue to work to the country’s advantage.   Guyana is a multi-religious, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country. Our diversity is an asset not a liability. Our Party is proud to belong to a society of many faiths.

 

The party says it remains committed to ensuring unity in diversity so that our beloved country can experience real development and progress.

 

Shubh Diwali to all Guyanese!