1. Welcome to this presentation of Deepavali

8. Family Get-togethers This is a special occasion for everyone to come together and celebrate together…Special dishes and sweets are made and they eat together with their families and share with all in the community.

9. Deepavali is a people oriented festival where families and friends meet to enjoy and establish a world of closeness. The light from within shines through as the ignorance that blinds us fades away!. Wish you all a very Happy Deepavali!!!

10. UNIVERSAL VEDIC PRAYER “ Asato Maa Sad Gamaya, Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya Mrityor Ma Amritm Gamaya, Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti” Lead us from the Unreal to the Real , Lead us from Untruth to Truth . Lead us from Darkness to Light , Lead us from Death to Immortality Let there be Peace, Peace, Peace all around. “ Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramayah Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu, Ma Kashchit Dukha Manuyat” May all be Happy , all be Free from Misrey, May all Realize Goodness , no one suffer Pain. Dhanyavad – Thank You This has been a presentation of Hindu Education Foundation (HEF) Which has been working with schools to present correct information About Hindu Dharma and India. For more information, visit http://www.hindueducation.org