Diwali, one of the 10 biggest festivals in the world, is considered to be an extremely auspicious occasion. Why is Diwali so important to the South Asian community? With hundreds of stories about its origin and importance hailing from over a dozen countries, one reason is most mentioned over others: it’s a way of cultivating a sense of togetherness.  This was most definitely present on October 18, two days before the festival, when KGV put on a Diwali celebration. I remember