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This is Rikah

Rikah's dream is for the light to triumph over the dark.

 

Rikah is currently celebrating Deepavali at the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur. She has been coming alone for the past four years ever since her husband died. She did not want to talk about that. I asked if her children ever joined her in celebrating Deepavali, and she shook her head no slowly while watching some small children run past.

 

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Diwali, also called Deepavali is a major Hindu festival. Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for mankind. The festival of Diwali is about harvesting. Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional diyas. (from Wikipedia)

 

That is Lord Murugan there in Gold. He s huge, standing as tall as all those steps to the top of the Batu Caves.

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