Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter One: What Is Diwali?
- The Hindu Legends of Diwali
- Rama’s Legend
- Krishna’s Legend
- Lakshmi’s Legend
- The Days of Diwali
- Hindu Diwali
- Sikh Diwali
- Jain Diwali
- Aditya’s Story
Chapter Two: The History of Indian Immigration
- Coming to North America
- United States
- Canada
- The Komagata Maru
- After the Komagata Maru Incident
- Swati’s Story
- Nimrat’s Story
Chapter Three: The Evolution of Diwali
- The Changing Face of Diwali in India
- Mithai Gets a Makeover
- Widows Celebrate Diwali
- Diwali in North America Now
- Mitra’s Story
- Sapna’s Story
Chapter Four: Diwali Around the World
- Diwali in India
- Jaipur
- Varanasi
- West Bengal and Assam
- Goa
- Diwali in the Slums of Mumbai
- Kerala
- Diwali Outside India
- Nepal
- Great Britain
- Singapore
- Thailand
- South Africa
- Suriname
- Trinidad
A final word from the author
Glossary
References and Resources
Index
Acknowledgments