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Deepavali’s Legends and Lores

Shankar Kandasamy, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Performer, Head of the Bharata Natyam Faculty of The Temple of Fine Arts Malaysia

13-Nov-20 14:30

Deepavali’s Legends and Lores

It's Deepavali tomorrow, and though celebrations will be different this year, we want to remember the significance of this Festival of Lights, and discuss the history and legends associated with Deepavali.

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Categories:  History,  People and Places,  Social Issues

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  The Daily Digest,  CMCO,  Deepavali,  Diwali,  Hindus,  Festival of Lights,  Shankar Kandasamy, 


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