During Diwali, the five-day festival of lights, vibrant patterns of all shapes and sizes are created on the floor out of materials such as colored rice, sand, and flower petals. The charming Indian folk art, called rangoli, is usually made near the entrance of a home to welcome guests and deities, and is said to bring good luck on special occasions. Celebrations might be a bit different this year, but buildings will still be brightened by these decorative drawings, twinkling lights, and small oil lamps, known as diyas.
Decorating for Diwali
Today in History
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The story of the poinsettia
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A toast to California!
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Common raven
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White trilliums blooming in Ontario, Canada
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Ancient storage in the Grand Canyon
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International Nurses Day
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Row, row, row your gondola
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Napping away New Year s Day
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Ponta da Piedade rock formations in Portugal
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The Lena Delta Wildlife Reserve in Siberia, Russia
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Kirkjufell, Iceland
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Point Reyes National Seashore, California
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A great white egret in Hungary
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The otherworldly red river
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Icelandic horses, Iceland
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The Twin Cities celebrate Pride
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Wat Sri Sawai in Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand
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Short-eared owl
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Virgin Islands National Park established
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Hut, hut, hike!
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Iceland awaits the Yule Lads
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There was gold in them there hills…
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West Cornwall Covered Bridge, Connecticut
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Fight for your lefts
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In celebration of cats
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Maybe we should be looking up
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Harvest season begins
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Collared aracari in Costa Rica
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World of WearableArt Awards
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This reef is nowhere near the sea…
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