Lilly Singh.Photo:Unicorn Island Productions
Unicorn Island Productions
The Festival of Lights has returned at a time when everyone could use some glimmer.Stars markedDiwalion Nov. 12, 2023, coming together to celebrate one of Hinduism’s biggest and most significant holidays that honors the triumph of good over evil. The holiday lasts five nights, reaching its peak on day three, and will end on Nov. 14.Those who celebrate Diwali partake in a number of practices and rituals with different symbolic meanings throughout the span of the holiday. This year, stars likePadma LakshmiandMindy Kalinggathered for food and friendship, wearing stunning saris and other traditional items of dress to mark the occasion. See their photos here.
The Festival of Lights has returned at a time when everyone could use some glimmer.
Stars markedDiwalion Nov. 12, 2023, coming together to celebrate one of Hinduism’s biggest and most significant holidays that honors the triumph of good over evil. The holiday lasts five nights, reaching its peak on day three, and will end on Nov. 14.
Those who celebrate Diwali partake in a number of practices and rituals with different symbolic meanings throughout the span of the holiday. This year, stars likePadma LakshmiandMindy Kalinggathered for food and friendship, wearing stunning saris and other traditional items of dress to mark the occasion. See their photos here.
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Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling.Mindy Kaling/ Instagram
Mindy Kaling/ Instagram
02of 10Kal PennThough he didn’t share photos from celebrations,Kal Penndid joinSesame Street’s Elmo on Instagram to explain the holiday in a kid-friendly way and wish followers a Happy Diwali.“Diwali is a time to let light, positivity and happiness into our homes,” Penn shared in part.
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Kal Penn
Though he didn’t share photos from celebrations,Kal Penndid joinSesame Street’s Elmo on Instagram to explain the holiday in a kid-friendly way and wish followers a Happy Diwali.
“Diwali is a time to let light, positivity and happiness into our homes,” Penn shared in part.
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Lilly Singh
Lilly Singh.Unicorn Island Productions
04of 10Padma LakshmiPadma Lakshmi and Buddha Lo.Buddha Lo/ InstagramPadma Lakshmihosted guests including chef Vijaya Kumar, two-timeTop ChefwinnerBuddha Loand his wife, Rebekah Pedler, for a food-filled Diwali celebration in N.Y.C.
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Padma Lakshmi
Padma Lakshmi and Buddha Lo.Buddha Lo/ Instagram
Buddha Lo/ Instagram
Padma Lakshmihosted guests including chef Vijaya Kumar, two-timeTop ChefwinnerBuddha Loand his wife, Rebekah Pedler, for a food-filled Diwali celebration in N.Y.C.
05of 10Padma LakshmiPadma Lakshmi.Padma Lakshmi/ InstagramAccording to Padma Lakshmi’sInstagram Stories, her guests enjoyed samosas — and dancing the night away.
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Padma Lakshmi.Padma Lakshmi/ Instagram
Padma Lakshmi/ Instagram
According to Padma Lakshmi’sInstagram Stories, her guests enjoyed samosas — and dancing the night away.
06of 10Vice President Kamala Harris"We each have the power in these moments of darkness to bring light,“Vice President Kamala Harrisshared in a message she posted to Instagram alongside husband andSecond Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
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Vice President Kamala Harris
“We each have the power in these moments of darkness to bring light,“Vice President Kamala Harrisshared in a message she posted to Instagram alongside husband andSecond Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
07of 10Jessel Taank, Tinx and Madhulika SharmaJessel Taank, Tinx and Madhulika Sharma.Dave Kotinsky/GettyReal Housewives of New York Citystar Jessel Taank (in Rahul Mishra) joined Tinx and model Madhulika Sharma at the New York Diwali Gala 2023 the weekend before the holiday.
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Jessel Taank, Tinx and Madhulika Sharma
Jessel Taank, Tinx and Madhulika Sharma.Dave Kotinsky/Getty
Dave Kotinsky/Getty
Real Housewives of New York Citystar Jessel Taank (in Rahul Mishra) joined Tinx and model Madhulika Sharma at the New York Diwali Gala 2023 the weekend before the holiday.
08of 10Katrina Kaif and Vicky KaushalActors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal dressed up for their celebrations, wishing followers a Happy Diwali.
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Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal
Actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal dressed up for their celebrations, wishing followers a Happy Diwali.
09of 10Sarita ChoudhurySarita Choudhury.Craig Barritt/GettyAnd Just Like That …star Sarita Choudhury glimmered at the New York City All That Glitters Diwali Ball at The Pierre Hotel just before the holiday.
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Sarita Choudhury
Sarita Choudhury.Craig Barritt/Getty
Craig Barritt/Getty
And Just Like That …star Sarita Choudhury glimmered at the New York City All That Glitters Diwali Ball at The Pierre Hotel just before the holiday.
10of 10Priyanka ChopraPriyanka Chopra.Priyanka Chopra/InstagramPriyanka Choprasent her followers light via her Instagram Stories.
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Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra.Priyanka Chopra/Instagram
Priyanka Chopra/Instagram
Priyanka Choprasent her followers light via her Instagram Stories.
source: people.com
