The picture:  India at night during Diwali as seen by NASA.  Pretty cool!

Today is Diwali.  Diwali is popularly known as the “festival of lights” and is celebrated for different reasons.  For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.  Such things include eating yummy food, sweets, dancing, and getting new clothes!  For Jains, Diwali marks the attainment of moksha, or nirvana by Mahavira in 527 BC.  Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil.  Happy Diwali everyone!