Light is in my name
My name, Deepali, literally means ‘a row of lamps’ in Sanskrit. The story is that I was born around Diwali, the Indian festival of lights and my mom’s doc said it’s auspicious and we should always remember this. So, he gave me the name and it stuck 
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Maybe that explains why I have a thing for lighting up deepas when I am in a happy celebratory mood. A deepa or diya is an oil lamp usually made from clay, with a cotton wick, used temporarily as lighting for special occasions. But then “light is good from whatever lamp it shines”.
There are two kinds of light – the glow that illumines, and the glare that obscures. ~James Thurber
In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary. ~Aaron Rose
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Good shots, Deepali!
Thanks a lot, Stefano!
It’s great how black and white can make you feel so warm.
you’re so right! B&W does make everything look cosier
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great photos… i love the story behind too
Thanks kz!
It’s great to have a name with such illuminating meaning. Your pictures are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thanks, Francine. I’m so glad you liked the pics.Your comments are so encouraging…i look forward to them.
I love the second photo. I think your name is wonderful.
Thank you so much
I like the second one with candles. The effect of air is just in time.
Thanks, Zen. There was a sudden gust of wind as I’d clicked this one…my lucky shot
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Wonderful post Deepali!
Thanks a lot, Tina!
Lovely photos!!