Diwali
Festival of Lights
Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2016.
Format: Book
Description: 93 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light will prevail over darkness.
Enriched by personal stories and spiced with festive recipes, including two by acclaimed chef, Vikram Vij, Diwali: Festival of Lights brings to life the holiday's traditions, food and rituals and takes you on a journey to see how this festival is celebrated around the world!
Diwali is the second book in the Orca Origins series, which examines how ancient traditions are kept alive in the modern world.
Enriched by personal stories and spiced with festive recipes, including two by acclaimed chef, Vikram Vij, Diwali: Festival of Lights brings to life the holiday's traditions, food and rituals and takes you on a journey to see how this festival is celebrated around the world!
Diwali is the second book in the Orca Origins series, which examines how ancient traditions are kept alive in the modern world.
Series: Orca origins.
Contents:
What is Diwali? -- The Hindu legends of Diwali -- Rama's legend -- Krishna's legend -- Lakshmi's legend -- The days of Diwali -- Hindu Diwali-- Sikh Diwali -- Jain Diwali -- Aditya's story -- the history of Indian immigration -- Coming to North America -- United States -- Canada -- The Komagata Maru -- After the Komagata Maru incident -- Swati's story -- Nimrat's story -- The evolution of Diwali 00 The changing face of Diwali in India - Mithai gets a makeover -- Widows celebrate Diwali -- Diwali in North America now -- Mitra's story -- Sapna's story -- Diwali around the world -- Diwali in India -- Jaipur -- Varanasi -- West Bengal and Assam -- Goa -- Diwali in the slums of Mumbai -- Kerala -- Diwali outside India -- Nepal -- Great Britain -- Singapore -- Thailand -- South Africa -- Suriname -- Trinidad -- A final word from the author.
Target Audience: 1080L
ISBN:
9781459810075 (bound)
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C HOLIDAYS Divali Sin | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C HOLIDAYS Divali Sin | Main (Downtown) | Available by placing a hold, Repository - Holiday | In |
C HOLIDAYS Divali Sin | Main (Downtown) | Available by placing a hold, Repository - Holiday | In |
C HOLIDAYS Diwali Sin | Main (Downtown) | Available by placing a hold, Repository - Holiday | In |
C HOLIDAYS Divali Sin | Southeast | Children's NonFiction | In |
More Formats
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Issued also in electronic formats.
Issued also in electronic formats.