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Diwali<\/strong> is the ancient Hindu “Festival of Lights\u201d and, much like the Christmas season in the Christian tradition,\u00a0it is a time for celebrating generosity, life and the fruits of it.\u00a0 Children enjoy gifts and sweets during this time, and families come together to celebrate all the light in life.<\/p>\n

Traditionally Diwali, signifies the victory of Light over Darkness, Knowledge over Ignorance, and Hope over Despair.<\/p>\n

According to the Diwali mythology, it is the day that Krishna, the High God of the Hindus killed a demon called Narakasura. He was leading a very inappropriate life at the expense of other people just to satisfy his own senses and greed, and this is exactly the condition of the human beings today.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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– Dr. Pillai<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Unfortunately, for thousands of poverty-stricken children in India, enjoying the festivities won’t be easy. For too many kids, Diwali will not come and despair will <\/em>win out over hope. You can help Dr. Pillai and Tripura Foundation change that.\u00a0 Even the most humble of donations can help to give the gift of light and a joyful Diwali to a child who needs it.<\/p>\n

With your $10 donation, you can give one of these kids a brighter Diwali. \u00a0This year, let’s send our\u00a0Ambassador’s of HoPE with as many gift packages as we can!<\/p>\n

Your gift package includes a HoPE Hero backpack and a brand new pair of shoes<\/strong>. Many of these kids live in rural villages or inner-city slums; their families can’t prioritize basic supplies or even shoes. What may seem like a small gesture for you will have such a tremendous positive impact on them, and especially during this holiday season.<\/p>\n

You’ll be giving much more\u00a0than a material gift, but also an opportunity for a child’s consciousness to change in a powerful way by giving them a Diwali experience of hope, filled with reflections of generosity and grace.<\/p>\n

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Click the button below to find out more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make someone’s Diwali special.<\/a><\/p>\n

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