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Dhanteras

Friday, November 6 · All day · Studio Theater, Jared L. Cohon University Center, Carnegie Mellon University

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  • Friday, November 6 · All day
Where
Studio Theater, Jared L. Cohon University Center, Carnegie Mellon University5000 Forbes Ave · Pittsburgh, PA · 15213

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Dhanteras marks the first day of the five-day Diwali festival, when participants worship Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi, and Kub era with hopes of wealth, health, and renewal. Observances may include house cleaning, decoration with incense sticks and flowers, lighting lamps, setting up altars with offerings, or fasting.

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