Diwali is one of the most important holidays for the Hindu religion. It is the festival of lights, symbolizing light over dark and good over evil.
Many students practice Hinduism and therefore are celebrate Diwali. For them, there are many great bonding opportunities.
“We spend time with friends and family,” Fifth Former Ranvir Gill said. “It is a great bonding experience.”
“We eat good food, listen to good music, and say prayers to god,” Fourth Former Anantivir Othie said. “Diwali celebrations are always a lot of fun.”
“I really value Diwali because I can connect with both my Hindu friends and my family,” Fifth Former Seth Virmani said.
Many students celebrating Diwali observe long-standing traditions.
“Going to temple, eating traditional food, and wearing traditional clothes are all things we do on Diwali,” Gill said. “It is truly a festival when we celebrate the holiday.”
“This year, we went to Milan [Varma ’25]’s house to celebrate Diwali,” Othie said. “I had a lot of fun, and was able to celebrate the holiday with some of my closest friends.”
“I enjoy Diwali because it is a chance to connect.”
Seth Virmani ’26
“I always enjoy spending time with friends and family,” Virmani said. “I enjoy Diwali because it is a chance to connect.”
Practicing Hinduism is extremely important to all of the students celebrating Diwali.
“At the end of the day, celebrating Diwali is a commitment to Hinduism,” Gill said. “Not only are the celebrations fun, but it is also important to actively practice the religion involved.”
“I am a Hindu, and my family practices Hinduism,” Othie said. “Diwali is so important because of the religious implications, where good defeats evil.”
“The religious story behind why we celebrate Diwali is fascinating,” Virmani said. “I strongly recommend looking into it more. This story is one of the reasons I like being Hindu so much.”
