Diwali

DIWALI 2009 - Sat, 17 Oct

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DiwaliHappy Diwali

Diwali, means 'a row of lights' and is a five day festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. 


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ADIL RAY'S DIWALI DIARIES

Adil RayAdil Ray takes us through the festival from a non-Hindu perspective. From lighting divas and being part of a Pooja, to joining a family to make traditional Gujarati dishes for the Diwali feast.
Adil's Diwali Diary
Adil switches on the Diwali lights

Diwali Special on Love Bollywood

Preity ZintaRaj&Pablo talk to Bollywood star Preity Zinta. The actress talks about what Diwali means to her, how it's celebrated in Bollywood, and her faith.

Watch the interview

GALLERY

DiwaliCheck out behind the scenes at London's Diwali on the Square celebrations. Also, photos of Asian Network Diwali Rangoli, Preity Zinta, Shin and Adil Ray in Leicester.
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