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印度排灯节：跨越信仰与地域的光明节

Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance in many Indian traditions.
Hindus honor Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, while Sikhs mark the release of Guru Hargobind from prison.
Jains observe Diwali as the day Mahavira attained moksha, or spiritual liberation.
Families clean homes thoroughly, draw colorful rangoli patterns at entrances, and light rows of diyas—clay lamps.
Firecrackers once symbolized warding off evil, but growing environmental awareness has shifted many toward eco-friendly celebrations.
Sweets like laddoos and barfis are shared widely, turning neighbors into temporary kin through generosity.
In rural villages, farmers light fields to bless new harvests, linking faith with livelihood and land.
Young people now blend tradition with tech—sending digital greeting cards alongside handmade cards.
Because regional calendars differ, Diwali falls on different dates across India, reflecting local astronomical calculations.
For diaspora families, lighting diyas together becomes both ritual and quiet resistance against cultural erasure.