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Triumph of light marked

17/10/2017

Dancers perform at the Diwali celebration. 172751 Pictures: ROB CAREW

Keysborough celebrated the Festival of Lights with dance, food, music and rides.
The Australian Indian Innovations Inc (AIII) hosted the free 16th Diwali Fair at Tatterson Park on Sunday 15 October.
Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate Diwali for different reasons, but the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil is the common theme.
Lord Rama’s return from 14 years of exile is the most common story behind Diwali, the legend being that the people of Ayodhya lit candles to celebrate his return.

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