Happy Diwali, major Hindu festival of lights!

[Shine]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali

I just got an email card from my sister, who has spent some time in India, wishing me a happy Diwali, so I, in turn, wish all of YOU one as well.

The Festival of Lights brings gifts to us all: Happiness to fill our homes, Prosperity to fill our lives and Love to fill our hearts.

:loveya:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

1. As the token Indian of the Lounge, I thank you.

;) :hi:

[Shine]

2. Starbucks!!

:hug: :pals: Good to see ya, buddy! Wishing you abundant Light and Love...

[Starbucks Anarchist]

23. Thanks!

:hug:

[Kali]

7. Hey, why are you the token Indian of the lounge?

I mean, can you see my avatar?

[Starbucks Anarchist]

22. Yes, but I've never seen photographic evidence of you.

;)

[ZombieNixon]

11. Hey!!

x( Though, you know...I didn't know it was today. :P

[Starbucks Anarchist]

24. I'm older, so I outrank you.

:P

[ZombieNixon]

25. But I was here first.

:P

[Starbucks Anarchist]

26. First on DU, but I was first on Earth.

:P :P

[ZombieNixon]

27. But it's DU that counts.

:P :P :P

[Starbucks Anarchist]

28. DU couldn't exist without Earth.

:P :P :P :P

[ZombieNixon]

29. Or could it be...

that Earth couldn't exist without DU? I suggest you take that point up with the admins. :P :P :P :P :P

[Starbucks Anarchist]

30. You just blew my mind.

:rofl:

[ZombieNixon]

31. Could it be...

that Skinner is god? :shrug:

Could it be...

that Mark Foley services construction workers for pocket change? :shrug:

:P

[Starbucks Anarchist]

33. Yes and Yes.

:P

[ZombieNixon]

34. I knew it!

:woohoo: :P

[Ptah]

3. A distant light.

:grouphug:

[Shine]

4. ooooh, cosmic, man!

that's a pretty cool picture. :thumbsup: Is that a Hubble telescope pix?

[Ptah]

5. No, this guy on the Earth captured the image.

Explanation: What created this huge space bubble? Blown by the wind from a star, this tantalizing, ghostly apparition is cataloged as NGC 7635, but known simply as The Bubble Nebula. Astronomer Eric Mouquet's striking view utilizes a long exposure with hydrogen alpha light to reveal the intricate details of this cosmic bubble and its environment. Although it looks delicate, the 10 light-year diameter bubble offers evidence of violent processes at work. Seen here above and right of the Bubble's center is a bright hot star embedded in reflecting dust. A fierce stellar wind and intense radiation from the star, which likely has a mass 10 to 20 times that of the Sun, has blasted out the structure of glowing gas against denser material in a surrounding molecular cloud. The intriguing Bubble Nebula lies a mere 11,000 light-years away toward the boastful constellation Cassiopeia.

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap061018.html

[Shine]

6. Wow, that is truly wild

thanks for sharing that great image!

off to bed I go...the hubby and I are riding our bikes down to Monterey tomorrow for a romantic overnite without the kids. It's about 50 miles, one way. :thumbsup:
Gotta rest up for the ride...

:hi:

[Ptah]

8. A red onion for both of you.

[Shine]

13. You are too precious.

:loveya: I'm touched you remembered our story....it's one to tell the grandkids someday! :)

[xchrom]

9. happy Diwali!

[Random_Australian]

10. How did you know I was happy today?

Are you watching me? :tinfoilhat:

:rofl:

A very happy Diwali to you too!

[Shine]

14. heheheheh

I'm glad you're happy. Enjoy this beautiful day, friend!! :hi: :pals:

[ganeshji]

12. Happy Diwali

Wishing peace and abundance for all.

[Shine]

15. Back at ya, ganeshji

:pals: :hi:

[johnnie]

16. Oooooooooooooooo

Do I get presents?
:woohoo:

[ZombieNixon]

32. No, you just get to spend the evening with your grandparents eating

and listening to how you should learn the family history. :P

[johnnie]

36. Oh, well...

That herks x(

[ZombieNixon]

38. Well, the food's generally good.

:shrug:

[flamingyouth]

17. Happy Diwali to you too!

Happiness, Prosperity, Good Health and Love to you! :loveya:

[havocmom]

18. Lovely, just lovely!

Holidays, holy days, this time of year are particularly moving to me, no matter what culture they originate from. It is a most precious time of the year. Spirit is close and seems most cultures feel and honor that with beauty and love.

Happiness, Prosperity, Good Health and Love to you, flamingyouth. :hug: It has been gratifying to see you grow wise and strong over the few years we have all been together in the ether here at DU.

Happiness, Prosperity, Good Health and Love to all of our friends, whether we have met them or not.

Gods bless us, every one! ;)

[flamingyouth]

19. Thank you so much, havocmom

Your words mean a lot to me right now. :hug:

[Rhiannon12866]

39. Thank you, my friend, and wishing the same to you...

This is really lovely. :hug:

[Haole Girl]

20. Happy Diwali!

[wildhorses]

21. Happy Diwali, everyone!!

:hug:

[tigereye]

35. it has always sounded like a great concept for a festival

positive energy to you too, dear.

[martymar64]

37. Happy Diwali!

My gift to you as a lover of Indian cuisine. Enjoy!

[Rhiannon12866]

40. Thank you! This is very lovely!

Rhiannon:loveya: