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Avi Ramjan writes:

The Shanti Mantras or "Peace Mantras" are Hindu prayers for Peace.

WIKEPEDIA explains: Deepavali or Diwali, popularly known as the "festival of lights," is primarily a five day Hindu festival... falls between mid-October and mid-November. The manner of celebration varies (festive fireworks, worship, lights, sharing of sweets), but the essence is the same – to rejoice in the Inner Light (Atman) or the underlying Reality of all things

Avi Ramjan

Avi Ramjan

AVI RAMJAN is based in Rosebank, Johannesburg and draws a weekly editorial carton for The Post (in KZN). >

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LOOK LOCAL REPORTS: Irate religious leaders and members of the community gathered outside the Chatsworth SAP protesting against beauty pageant finalist, Caroline Ashworth, on Saturday, following her alleged racist post on Facebook.

Despite Ashworth’s apology after her post, the Indian community remains furious at the anti-Diwali comments and have threatened to haul Ashworth before the Human Rights Commission. Businessman, Vivian Reddy led a protest march outside the Chatsworth SAP together with the president of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha, Ashwin Trikamjee, Pst Cyril Pillay, AB Mohammed and Bayview community leader, Brandon Pillay.