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displayfireworks1
10-27-2013, 07:46 PM
Occurring near the same time as Guy Fawkes Diwali is a festival of lights including fireworks

From the Epic Fireworks Blog.
Sunday 3rd November marks Diwali 2013 which is a 5-day Hindu Festival celebrated by Hindu’s, Sikhs and Jains. Otherwise known as the Festival of Lights, it is a time of huge celebration in the Indian community.
Thousands of lights called ‘diva’ are lit to celebrate the search for peace and self enlightenment. Diwali is a great opportunity to sit back and look at the wonderful things you have in your life.

For Sikhs, the story of Diwali is one of a struggle for freedom. It all started with Guru Har Gobind Singh who was imprisoned along with 52 Hindu kings in the Gwalior Prison for taking up arms to defend himself where he refused to eat the food as it was not ‘earned by honest labours’. Concerned for his welfare, he was eventually encouraged to eat simple fayre. In light of his effects on the other prisoners, Jahangir insisted on his release. However, Har Gobind Singh was happy where he was and was worried about his fellow prisoner’s welfare and refused to leave without them. Jahangir said that the imprisoned kings could leave only if they could hold onto Guru Har Gobind Singh’s robes. So, he had a robe created with 52 khalia (tassels) attached so that the Raja’s could walk free, void of humiliation.
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jknepp1954
10-28-2013, 07:48 AM
I LOVE THAT LAST PIC! Drooling....!!! :)

PyroJoeNEPA
10-28-2013, 09:33 AM
I LOVE THAT LAST PIC! Drooling....!!! :)
Ditto, Joyce!! But can you imagine the toll it takes on these poor people hand wrapping all those salutes for years--no disability compensation for them when they develop Carpal Tunnel.
Makes you appreciate the finished product that much more! See you soon. :D

PyroManiacs
10-29-2013, 08:55 AM
That sure does look like a lot of work!

PGH_Pyro
10-30-2013, 08:16 AM
The Indians love their fireworks . I have not been over there but i've heard from someone who was that it's just insane when they have their holidays and celebrations .

doctor
11-09-2013, 02:16 AM
Hi

Will try posting the stash of this Diwali 2013. Got few videos too but wasnt able to upload them due to low internet speed.

pitshack
11-11-2013, 11:00 AM
I live in an area with a huge south asian population. I was expecting to hear alot of noise for diwali. Unfortunately I didn't hear a thing during the entire holiday. That is, until I went out and shot a bunch of random stuff for about 20 minutes on friday. ;)