"Given the antiquity of India, the diversity of its religious traditions and the interaction among these, it should not surprise us to know that many religious communities celebrate Diwali. Each one offers a distinctive reason for the celebration that enriches its meaning. For every community, however, Diwali celebrates and affirms hope, and the triumph of goodness and justice over evil and injustice. These values define the meaning of Diwali."
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Anantanand Rambachan in "Diwali does not end when the lights go out" at the Ministery of External Affairs, Government of India (30 October 2013)
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