Introduction Chapter One: What Is Diwali? The Hindu Legends of Diwali Rama's Legend Krishna's Legend Lakshmi's Legend The Days of Diwali Hindu Diwali Sikh Diwali Jain Diwali Aditya's Story Chapter Two: The History of Indian Immigration Coming to North America United States Canada The Komagata Maru After the Komagata Maru Incident Swati's Story Nimrat's Story Chapter Three: The Evolution of Diwali The Changing Face of Diwali in India Mithai Gets a Makeover Widows Celebrate Diwali Diwali in North America Now Mitra's Story Sapna's Story Chapter Four: Diwali Around the World Diwali in India Jaipur Varanasi West Bengal and Assam Goa Diwali in the Slums of Mumbai Kerala Diwali Outside India Nepal Great Britain Singapore Thailand South Africa Suriname Trinidad A final word from the author Glossary References and Resources Index Acknowledgments.