{"id":1670,"date":"2017-10-06T13:53:45","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T17:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/atlanta\/?page_id=1670"},"modified":"2018-09-27T10:20:26","modified_gmt":"2018-09-27T14:20:26","slug":"diwali","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/atlanta\/diwali\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Diwali and New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap_call_to_action clearfix center\"><div class=\"ap_call_to_action_content\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/robbinsville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/AnnakutPrasadOffering.png\" alt=\"AnnakutPrasadOffering\" width=\"500\" height=\"75\" \/><\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/atlanta\/diwali\/annakut-prasad-offering\/\" class=\"ap_call_to_action_button\">Offer Annakut Thal<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Diwali and the Hindu New Year is one of the largest Hindu festivals celebrated across the world by millions of people. Often referred as \u201cFestival of Lights\u201d, Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali presents a unique opportunity for Hindus to renew the rich traditions of their roots as well as a chance to reflect and introspect.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1699\" src=\"https:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/atlanta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/AnnakutDarshan2018_12-8.png\" alt=\"New Year &amp; Annakut Darshan | Thursday, November 08, 2018 - 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm\" width=\"1170\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/atlanta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/AnnakutDarshan2018_12-8.png 1170w, https:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/atlanta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/AnnakutDarshan2018_12-8-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/atlanta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/AnnakutDarshan2018_12-8-768x197.png 768w, https:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/atlanta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/AnnakutDarshan2018_12-8-1024x263.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The day following Diwali is the beginning of the Hindu new year. This day is traditionally celebrated with the Annakut \u2013 literally, \u2018a mountain of food\u2019. Every year over 1,000 unique thals (vegetarian delicacies) are offered in devotional gratitude for the past year, and to seek blessings for the New Year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ap_call_to_action clearfix center\"><div class=\"ap_call_to_action_content\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-113 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/robbinsville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/HowCanImakeOfferingForAnnakut.png\" alt=\"How can I make an offering for the Annakut?\" width=\"341\" height=\"70\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Many devotees wish to make an offering to God and seek blessings for the year ahead. You and your family can participate in \u2018Annakut Prasad Offering\u2019 by sponsoring a dish of traditional Indian sweets to God by clicking on following button:<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/atlanta\/diwali\/annakut-prasad-offering\/\" class=\"ap_call_to_action_button\">Offer Annakut Thal<\/a><\/div><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/robbinsville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/yourprasad.png\" alt=\"yourprasad\" width=\"200\" height=\"40\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A confirmation and donation receipt will be emailed to you. If you don\u2019t receive a confirmation, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info.atlanta@usa.baps.org\">info.atlanta@usa.baps.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-117 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/events.na.baps.org\/donation\/robbinsville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/footer-1-300x60.png\" alt=\"footer\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diwali and the Hindu New Year is one of the largest Hindu festivals celebrated across the world by millions of people. Often referred as \u201cFestival of Lights\u201d, Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. 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