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Diwali (also spelled Deevali or Deepawali), the festival of lights, which is perhaps the most important Hindu holiday, is being celebrated in India with joy and fervor this Tuesday, November 13, 2012.

The five-day festival, which began today, is celebrated all over the country by lighting lamps, bursting crackers, shared sweets and gifts with friends and neighbours, offering prayers to Goddess Lakhsmi -- the goddess of wealth -- and by performing the traditional rituals.

Diwali, also known as Deepavali (meaning, an array of little lighted lamps), is a symbol of triumph of good over evil, as manifested in several folklores associated with the festival.

Though Diwali is celebrated widely in all parts of India, there are regional variations on the rituals and the beliefs associated with the fest. However, lighting lamps, bursting crackers and worshiping Goddess Lakshmi are the common features of the celebrations.

In South Indian states, Diwali is celebrated to mark Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, killing a wicked demon named Narakasura.

In some parts of North India, Diwali is celebrated to mark Lord Rama’s (another incarnation of Lord Vishnu) return to his kingdom with wife Sita and brother Lakshman after 14 years of exile.

In certain places, Diwali is celebrated as a day marking the return of Mahabali, a benevolent demon king, from the netherworld. According to myths, while banishing Mahabali from his kingdom to the netherworld, Lord Vishnu allowed him to visit his subjects once a year.  On Diwali day, he is believed to be returning to his kingdom and the people welcome their beloved king with lighted lamps and crackers.

The houses and streets are illuminated with lamps, decorative lights and crackers on Diwali nights and the people celebrate brightness, goodness and joy by wearing new clothes, exchanging greetings, visiting friends and families and sharing sweets.  

A public holiday, Diwali is one of the major festivals in India and marks the end of a long festival season starting with the Ganesha Chathurthi in September, followed by the Durga pooja in October.

Diwali is also observed in countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand.

[quote author=Missy_B]Rocktation! I can't stand her. [/quote]You have got NO choice. I will love you till the skies fall down! You can't fight it.

cindyrella: @topic
I kinda like everybody.

Me too. .
Bado and co, y'all should always come over. There's space for everyone...save brawl-brewing people.

Awww really? . You could update us with pictures here, if you want to. The section permits that.
Congrats Unc!

Indigenes of Akwa Ibom State in South Africa will be celebrating their first Akwa Ibom Cultural and Economic Summit at Education Centre, National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia Avenue Brummeria Pretoria, South Africa on the 17th of November, 2012. The Governor, His Excellency, Godswill Akpabio, CON, and top federal and state government officials and the global press as well as business, academia, and social leaders are also expected at the occasion.

The celebration will start on Friday evening with the Presidential Brunch by 19.30 -21.00. It will continue the following day by 10am till late. Many indigenes of Akwa Ibom State from Nigeria, America, Europe and the continent are expected at the occasion.
The occasion of the celebration is expected to give the attendees opportunity to interact and find out about the tradition and delicacies of Akwa Ibom and also present investment opportunities in Akwa Ibom and Nigeria at large to the august audience.

http://connoisseurng..com/2012/11/akwa-ibom-indigenes-in-south-africa-to.html?m=1

onila: you are so weird sometimes

I'd be worried, if Onila told me this.

Do whatever it is that you aren't doing right, that's making her nag.

Hmmn...seems to me like the gurl wickeded herself. She lost something other than her maiden head. She lost/will lose a great man.

Of cos I'd take it in a stride, as I may lose a supposedly good person that trusted me enough to want to share. Besides it's preferable, compared to being kept in the dark. Sensing the path forming but yet, dodging it, is in itself, a confession of weakness.

Onila is officially on NL's book of records.

While this may seem like a gift, it has the feel of a punishment as well. Cos you'd be getting all the attention you've been wanting in one MIGHTY swoop.
# Be careful what you wish for...#

[quote author=Mynd_44]No it would have not been. I guessthat was to present a better picture[/quote]You knew I was just punking right? Thanks though.

They ran outta steps. Don't doubt that possibility.

Correct chick. She knows how to pick her targets.

Okay.

dre junior: A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Mphoengs in Mangwe District has been ordered to do 210 hours of community service for beating up his grandmother over groundnuts.

...so the assault would have been justified, had it been over something a little more tangible. Like a mango or...

The Swedes must be silly then. Like they don't have women batterers in their country!

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I can't believe that this topic is getting so much attention, after so long.

speeder: WHETHER MALE OR FEMALE, MUST READ!!!

You wear ring for teeth?

There you go;

https://www.nairaland.com/1099788/designers-bag-birthday-cake#12920262

The whole of Naija may not have power supply again now...since Frank has privatized UP NEPA.

IMO, this lady does not even have a lick of talent. The niash enlargement's thought up, to help her sell the records, I swear.

2nd Edition Of ‘Top 10 Mics Concert’

Description
One of the organizers, an official of Koga Studios, Amaka Emerole hinted that there will be even more A-list artistes to be revealed and that they are eager to get on with this year’s edition because the attendance of last year was humbling. preparations are already on ground and running but staging the biggest concert this year is a top priority and is this year’s focus for the Top10Mics brand.
Organizer : Koga Entertainment
Contact Person : Amaka Emerole
Date : Nov 30, 2012
Date/Venue/Phone/Time
Nov 30, 2012 Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Eti Osa, Lagos 11:00 AM

Nigeria International Music Expo (NIMEX) 2012

Venue: MUSON Center, Onikan, Lagos
Starts on: Wednesday, November 28th 2012, 9:00 AM
Ends on: Friday, November 30th 2012, 8:00 PM
Time:

Description
Recent development in the music industry have triggered various music business initiatives internationally. The Nigerian music industry also, in recent years, witnessed these music business initiatives aimed at instilling long term stability and growth in the entire Nigerian entertainment industry. The end objective being optimal confidence of consumers, investors and stakeholders
Gate fee: N/A
Contact number: +234 812 551 7751, +234 803 381 9262, +234 803 303 6635, +234 803 753 1340
Contact email: info@nimexng.net
Event website: www.nimexng.net

Eko 2012: National Sports Festival

Venue: Teslim Balogun Staduim, Surulere, Lagos
Starts on: Tuesday, November 27th 2012, 12:00 AM
Ends on: Tuesday, December 11th 2012, 12:00 AM

Description
The National Sports Festival was conceived as a socio-psychological initiative to rebuild the psyche of the Nigerian Nation which was traumatized by civil war in the late 1960s. The 18th National Sports Festival tagged Eko 2012” is billed for November, 2012 in Lagos State. This is a great opportunity for lovers of sports, and indeed, all Nigerians, to experience Lagos State with her rich culture and numerous developments. It also presents another great opportunity to build national bonds with people from other states across Nigeria, in the biggest sporting competition in the country. For those who will be attending the sports festival, you are most welcome to Lagos!
Gate fee: N/A
Contact number: +234 01 2904306
Contact email: nfo@eko2012ng.com
Event website: www.eko2012ng.com

International Gas Conference And Exhibition Abuja (NGA 2012)

8th Venue: Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja
Starts on: Sunday, November 25th 2012, 12:00 AM
Ends on: Tuesday, November 27th 2012, 12:00 AM
Time:

Gate fee: NGA Member: 35,000; Non Member: N45,000; Student: N15,000
Contact number: +234 803 404 3114, +234 803 313 8985, +234 803 960 1959, +234 803 530 0994
Contact email: durujed@gmail.com
Event website:

Vision 2012 Global Leadership Conference on the 21st Century

Venue: Eko Tourist Beach Resort Lagos
Starts on: Tuesday, November 20th 2012, 10:00 AM
Ends on: Saturday, November 24th 2012, 8:00 PM
Time:

Description
Vision 2012, Global Leadership Conference On the 21st Century Lagos Nigeria, is the second edition of the 100 Years Global Leadership Conference Program, initiated by Nation Builders International; a resource organization with headquarters in Yaound, Cameroon Africa. The conference is scheduled for the 20th-24th of November at EKO TOURIST BEACH RESORT, Lekhi Lagos Nigeria! The 100 years Global Leadership Conference program was launched at the Multi-sports complex Yaounde Cameroon on November 15th-20th 2010 with guests from around the world. The program is a visionary concept aimed at bringing together leaders and professionals from all walks of life, once every two years in different capitals of the world to share knowledge, creative and innovative ideas on how to bring about positive change, development and progress in all areas of strategic importance with the 21st century in perspective.
Gate fee: By Registration
Contact number:
Contact email: info@nationbuildersint.org
Event website: http://www.nationbuildersint.org/english/vision_2100/vision_2012/index_New1.html

All Africa Senior Secretaries And Executive Assistants Convention

Venue: Rockview Hotel, Apapa Lagos
Starts on: Monday, November 19th 2012, 9:00 AM
Ends on: Thursday, November 22nd 2012, 5:00 PM
Time:

Description
The Management School London and BEEC International has pleasure in inviting you to the All Africa Senior Secretaries and Executive Assistants Convention which will be held at the Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos from 19th to 22nd November 2012. The ALL Africa Senior Secretaries and Executive Assistants Convention is designed foe Executive Assistants Personal Assistants and Senior Secretaries from all over Africa. The aim of the programme is to update the Skills of Personal Assistant, Senior Secretaries with global best practice. The faculty is international and organizations and Governments all over Africa have been invited to participate. The programme has been designed to be highly interactive. •The Convention will introduce new ideas, enhance skills, discuss and debate issues. •Teams will be made to develop and present solutions to specific scenarios. Convention Objectives At the end of this Convention participant are expected to: •Learn to become result driven Executive Assistants and Senior Secretaries •Give effective and efficient support to their bosses. •Share experience on how to manage-up. •Bring solutions to your bosses not problems •Be well organized •Be strong and effective communicator •Anticipate the future and the needs of the organisation •Be an effective team player •Share experience with peers from all over Africa •Manage time better and work to meet deadline •Successfully negotiate and influence others •Be efficient and effective in the conduct of secretarial and administrative functions •Plan and organize work as well as the work of their bosses Who should attend? The ALL Africa Convention is designed for Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Senior Secretaries including •Personal Assistants and Senior Secretaries to Governors •Personal Assistants and Senior Secretaries Parliamentary Officials •Personnel Assistants and Senior Secretaries to Ministers and Commissioners • Personal Assistant and Senior Secretaries to Chief Executive •Personal Assistant Senior Secretaries to Chief Executive Directors and Heads of Department • Personal Assistants and Senior to Senior Civil Servants such as Permanent Secretaries, Chief Executives and Senior officials of Government Parastatals •Executive Assistants and Senior Secretaries in the Public and Private sectors •Secretaries in Ministries and Government Parastatal •Personal Assistants and Senior Secretaries in the oil and Gas industries •Personal Assistant and Secretaries in Bank, Insurance etc • Personal Assistants.
Gate fee: N198, 000
Contact number: +234 803 300 5858
Contact email: beectraining@gmail.com
Event website:

Face Of Sofa

Description
It’s official! The 2012 edition of the Sofa Lounge Face Of Sofa, will featured a live performance from American artists, Keri Hilson.tickets Regular: N7,5000 v.i.p: N20,000 tables: N500,000
Organizer : sofa leather lounge
Email : info@sofaleatherlounge.com
Contact Phone : 08164415452
Date : Nov 17, 2012
Venue : International Conference Center (ICC), Central, Abuja
Time: 10:00 AM