What is Diwali?. The Hindu legends of Diwali ; Rama's legend ; Krishna's legend ; Lakshmi's legend ; The days of Diwali ; Hindu Diwali ; Sikh Diwali ; Jain Diwali ; Aditya's story -- The history of Indian immigration. Coming to North America ; United States ; Canada ; The Komagata Maru ; After the Komagata Maru incident ; Swati's story ; Nimrat's story -- The evolution of Diwali. The changing face of Diwali in India ; Mithai gets a makeover ; Widows celebrate Diwali ; Diwali in North America now ; Mitra's story ; Sapna's story -- Diwali around the world. Diwali in India ; Jaipur ; Varanasi ; West Bengal and Assam ; Goa ; Diwali in the slums of Mumbai ; Kerala ; Diwali outside India ; Nepal ; Great Britain ; Singapore ; Thailand ; South Africa ; Suriname ; Trinidad -- A final word from the author.
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