Happy Diwali!!! Diwali (Nov. 2-6, 2021), the Festival of Lights, is one of India's biggest holidays of the year. Diwali began as a Hindu holiday, but is now a National Indian festival, also celebrated in Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. Festival-goers light lamps and lanterns, and decorate their houses with rangolis. One of the goddesses worshipped is Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, good fortune, beauty, prosperity, and power. Diwali in all its symbolism celebrates light over darkness; and good over evil. #diwali #diwali2021 #goddesslakshmi Diwali Lantern (2012.08.0159). India, circa 1997, Kieffer-Lopez Collection, Spurlock Museum. Oil lamp with Lakshmi, brass, 18th century, South India, 18th century, Spurlock Museum. Lakshmi Figurine (2012.10.0188) South India, circa 1800. Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz. Spurlock Museum. Lakshmi Figurine (2012.10.0258) India, 17th cent. Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz. Spurlock Museum. Votive oil lamp (1944.03.0105) India, circa 1800, brass. Parry Collection of Lamps and Candles. Spurlock Museum.🌟🌟🔥