Friday12 Oct 06:34 AM

America Kicks Up Diwali Lights

Christmas and the fourth of July may only come but once a year, but if you live in New York City you can have the lights and fireworks concurrently. On Oct. 14th over 100,000 people are expected to visit the day-long Diwali mela. Satiate your spiritual cravings at Americas largest Diwali celebration. Link. -[EdSh]

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TAGS — celebration, diwali, festivals, fireworks, light, New York City

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