This song is available on Katherine Dine's Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Holidays:
Songs and StoriesThat Celebrate Global Light
Divali, Deepawali, or Diwali is a joyous Hindu celebration that began thousands of years ago, marking Rama and his wife Sita’s return to their village after they had been exiled for 14 years.
Diwali! Diwali! Festival of Lights
Ten thousand Diyas illuminate the night
May peace and hope come to you.
And lift the hearts of your loved ones too!
Diwali! Diwali! Festival of Lights
Ten thousand Diyas illuminate the night
May joy surround your family
And bring you all prosperity
Light rises over darkness!
Light rises over darkness!
Diwali! Diwali! Festival of Lights
Ten thousand Diyas illuminate the night
May truth continue to guide your way
Whatever path you choose to take.
Diwali! Diwali! Festival of Lights
Ten thousand Diyas illuminate the night
May harmony unite all your friends
In happiness that never ends.
Light rises over darkness!
Light rises over darkness!
Om. Shanti. Om. Shanti. Om.!
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