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soak the atmosphere
like a sponge ; vibrant colors
paint the night’s easel
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lit diyas welcome
prosperity to our lives
festive week begins
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Diwali (also spelled Devali in certain regions) or Deepavali, popularly known as the “festival of lights”, is an important festival in Hinduism, celebrated for different reasons, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. For Jains, Diwali marks the attainment of moksha or nirvana by Mahavira in 527 BC >>Read more.
For Haiku Heights (Vibrant & Sponge) and Recuerda mi Corazon – Haiku My Heart.
Β© (october 21, 2011)
Lovely words! Happy Diwali, Leo… may the coming year bring you and your family all that you wish for. =)
Lovely words! Happy Diwali, Leo… may the coming year bring you and your family all that you wish for. =)
Great words for beautiful pictures.
Great words for beautiful pictures.
I like Haikus … good work and nice pics …
I like Haikus … good work and nice pics …
Thank you for the lesson about the Hindu Festival of Lights. Great way to explain it, through haiku. I'll have to go seek more info now that you've whetted my appetite. Love the photo of the lights as well.Peace
Thank you for the lesson about the Hindu Festival of Lights. Great way to explain it, through haiku. I'll have to go seek more info now that you've whetted my appetite. Love the photo of the lights as well.Peace
Happy Diwali Leo.. setting the tone for festivities.. Thanks!
Happy Diwali Leo.. setting the tone for festivities.. Thanks!
Wishing you a Happy Diwali!!! Your haiku and images are a preamble to what must be a great celebration!!! My best! Cathy
Wishing you a Happy Diwali!!! Your haiku and images are a preamble to what must be a great celebration!!! My best! Cathy
Happy Diwali Leo! You captured the lights in photo's as well as in the haikus! Love it!
Happy Diwali Leo! You captured the lights in photo's as well as in the haikus! Love it!
These haiku are just cracking with life and light and fire. Love them!
These haiku are just cracking with life and light and fire. Love them!
@Rosie, Thanks for the wishes and wish your family the same! π Glad you loved the haiku!
@Rosie, Thanks for the wishes and wish your family the same! π Glad you loved the haiku!
@Tony sir,Thanks and glad you liked it π
@Tony sir,Thanks and glad you liked it π
@Ashish,Its not haikus, but haiku! Singular an plural both are same spelling! π Glad you liked it!
@Ashish,Its not haikus, but haiku! Singular an plural both are same spelling! π Glad you liked it!
@Spadoman,Thanks for dropping by π Hope you have fun with your info seek! Peace!
@Spadoman,Thanks for dropping by π Hope you have fun with your info seek! Peace!
@RS,Thanks and yes, trying to set it π Happy Diwali to you!
@RS,Thanks and yes, trying to set it π Happy Diwali to you!
@Cathy,Wish you the same and am glad you love my post π
@Cathy,Wish you the same and am glad you love my post π
@Marit,Wish you the same, and glad you liked my haiku and the images! π
@Marit,Wish you the same, and glad you liked my haiku and the images! π
@SilverFin,Thank you, glad you love them! π
@SilverFin,Thank you, glad you love them! π
Happy Diwali!!!
Happy Diwali!!!
Such lovely light in words, imange and thought ! Thank you for the celebration !Happy Friday !
Such lovely light in words, imange and thought ! Thank you for the celebration !Happy Friday !
Beautiful pictures and words that make me think!
Beautiful pictures and words that make me think!
I love learning about different traditions in all faiths. Lovely haikus!
I love learning about different traditions in all faiths. Lovely haikus!
happyy diwali π hope yours is as lively and vibrant as your writes π
happyy diwali π hope yours is as lively and vibrant as your writes π
Awesome Leo! Happy Diwali to you too!!
Awesome Leo! Happy Diwali to you too!!
A lot of radiance and vibrancy spread here today, and I am soaking in the atmosphere you have created here!! Happy Diwali to you in advance Leo!!
A lot of radiance and vibrancy spread here today, and I am soaking in the atmosphere you have created here!! Happy Diwali to you in advance Leo!!
lovely.enjoyed the festive spirits,
lovely.enjoyed the festive spirits,
Such beauty in image and words…love your lesson on the Hindu faith…
Such beauty in image and words…love your lesson on the Hindu faith…
The poem is as vibrant as the pictures… I love haiku π
The poem is as vibrant as the pictures… I love haiku π
Vibrant words and pictures – apt!Loved both the haiku.Wishing you a very Happy Deepavali!Lots of cheer and sweets of course!
Vibrant words and pictures – apt!Loved both the haiku.Wishing you a very Happy Deepavali!Lots of cheer and sweets of course!
Happy Diwali!
Happy Diwali!
I love festivals–and your festive words!Haiku Your Heart Here
I love festivals–and your festive words!Haiku Your Heart Here
Happy Diwali, Leo!
Happy Diwali, Leo!
Happy Diwali!
Happy Diwali!
Happy Diwali to you sir…:)
Happy Diwali to you sir…:)
I feel vibrant being here … Thank you. Happy Diwali.
I feel vibrant being here … Thank you. Happy Diwali.
This is so beautiful. Diwali is always about colors, brightness and happiness… Have a fabulous Sunday Vinay:)
This is so beautiful. Diwali is always about colors, brightness and happiness… Have a fabulous Sunday Vinay:)
beautiful π happy Diwali to you too
beautiful π happy Diwali to you too
Diwali is the best festival.Thanks for reminding me once again. π
Diwali is the best festival.Thanks for reminding me once again. π
@Stephanie,Thanks & wish you the same! π
@Stephanie,Thanks & wish you the same! π
My favorite festival!Along with Durga Puja (but then that's because I am a Bengali!)Sooooo many diyas, so much decorating yet to be done!!! I wish I had someone to help me though π But whatever…Diwali at our place is BEAUTIFUL! The students make huge skeletons of bamboo and with the diyas they depict various scenes from different stories (or epics). And there are huuuge rangolis of course.Yes you're right, I cannot contain myself :PHappy Diwali!!!!
My favorite festival!Along with Durga Puja (but then that's because I am a Bengali!)Sooooo many diyas, so much decorating yet to be done!!! I wish I had someone to help me though π But whatever…Diwali at our place is BEAUTIFUL! The students make huge skeletons of bamboo and with the diyas they depict various scenes from different stories (or epics). And there are huuuge rangolis of course.Yes you're right, I cannot contain myself :PHappy Diwali!!!!
nice..thanks for the education…and the simple beauty of your verse…
nice..thanks for the education…and the simple beauty of your verse…
Well, blessings Happy Diwali to you.
Well, blessings Happy Diwali to you.
sounds awesome…colorful and warm…happy diwali to you leo
sounds awesome…colorful and warm…happy diwali to you leo
Happy Diwali! Thanks for sharing, I simply love that first stanza.
Happy Diwali! Thanks for sharing, I simply love that first stanza.
May you, like a sponge, soak up some of that Diwali light!Sponging up the river
May you, like a sponge, soak up some of that Diwali light!Sponging up the river
Lovely haiku. Happy Diwali.
Lovely haiku. Happy Diwali.
Happy Diwali to you and family Leo!!!i am sorry i am late though :Pbtw, a joyously festive haiku!!
Happy Diwali to you and family Leo!!!i am sorry i am late though :Pbtw, a joyously festive haiku!!
Thank you Leo for adding me at Flickr and Indiblogger wish you a very Happy Diwali .. Happy New Year.. Great Times Too
Thank you Leo for adding me at Flickr and Indiblogger wish you a very Happy Diwali .. Happy New Year.. Great Times Too
Belated Diwali wishes to you!
Belated Diwali wishes to you!