Buy Tickets Shop. Mount Vernon. General admission to George Washington's Mount Vernon includes access to the famous mansion, the beautiful view across the Potomac River, all the surrounding colonial buildings, Washington's amazing gardens, our farm, and museum filled with Washington treasures.
It is a five day celebration which occurs on the fifteenth day of the Hindu month of Kartika (during October/November in the Gregorian calendar). The fourth day of Diwali is the Hindu New Year. The festival of lights is held in honour of Lakshmi (pictured right), the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Surrounded by majestic Himalayas, Nepal, is a multi-ethnic and multi-lingual society and the only Hindu Kingdom of the world. Hindus in Nepal celebrate the Diwali festival with bright lights, gift exchanges, fireworks, and elaborate feasts to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of light and wealth.indus in Nepal celebrate the Diwali festival with bright lights, gift exchanges, fireworks, and elaborate feasts to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of light and wealth.