Diwali Across Victoria: A Festival of Light, Hope, and Community

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By Dhabessa Wakjira MELBOURNE — On 8 November, many Victorians will celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Observed by Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist communities, Diwali holds different meanings and traditions across cultures and faiths. Across these celebrations, the festival is associated with hope, the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge […]