Colleagues,

Diwali, also popularly known as “Festival of Lights,” is celebrated with great gusto and observed as an official holiday across India.

The festival of Diwali is not only significant to Hindus, but has importance in Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. For Hindus, it is associated with the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, after his 14 years of exile and victory over the demon Ravana. On that day, he was welcomed to the kingdom of Ayodhya with rows of Deep, lit throughout the kingdom. Thus, there is a tradition of lighting oil lamps that symbolize the victory of good over evil and freedom from spiritual darkness.

Learn more at https://www.diwalifestival.org/

Best Regards,
The SJSU IT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee