Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights
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The Festival of Lights, or what the 6 billion of people of the religions of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism celebrate as a triumph of Good over Evil is called Diwali or Deepavali. It is celebrated around this time every year during the New moon day (no moon day). It is the Festival of lights- the lighting of deepas (oil lamps), hence Deepavali or Diwali. Each religion has its own meaning for the celebration. And so it is a national festival in India, and is celebrated bigger than xmas in this part of the world, with deepas, poojas, yummy food and fireworks.

These pictures were not taken in India as most might have assumed. But rather here in my home town - San Diego- for the first time. As more and more Indians are being recognized here in U.S., we are able to take a step into recognizing out festivals and culture. With the Festival of Lights today, I had a great opportunity to capture beautiful light, as it was lit by everyone. :) The wonderfulness of togetherness. So happy Diwali and enjoy a wonderful year!

An Ornate Light
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A Decoration of Lights
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Lined up Deepas
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Since this post is late a week- BELATED DIWALI WISHES! :)

Sequoia National Park in Fall

Moro Rock View Point
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Nothing much have to be said about this place other than the title: Sequoia National Park, which tells you that this place is full of Sequoia Groves. We basically went to see fall colors and just to walk some trails. Ive been to this park early last year during spring, so you can check back on that post to see the difference in colors: Sequoia National Park (spring). Here are some pictures of the place this fall:

A View of Burnt Trees
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A Vacation Spot
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Sunset from Moro Rock
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ISO: 100
Aperture: f/5.0

Purple Mountains
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Forming a Column
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Colors in Sequoia National Park this Fall 09!