Hollywood actress Julia Roberts says the whole world should celebrate Diwali because it "celebrates self-confidence, love for
humanity and peace".
"Diwali should be celebrated unanimously throughout the world as a gesture of goodwill, " femalefirst.co.uk quoted Roberts
as saying.
"It not only belongs to Hinduism but is universal in nature and in its essence too. Diwali ignites the values of self-confidence,
love for humanity, peace, prosperity and above all eternity which goes beyond all mortal factors, " she said.
The 43-year-old beauty, who recently revealed that she has converted to Hinduism, said she has become interested in the
spirituality of the faith because it is more than a "mere religion".
"Ever since I developed my liking and fondness for Hinduism, I have been attracted and deeply fascinated by many facets of
the multi dimensional Hinduism. Spirituality in it transcends many barriers of mere religion, " she said.
Julia Roberts wants Diwali celebrated worldwide
Saturday, November 06, 2010 11:38 IST
