By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - As the festival of lights - Diwali or Deepavali - draws closer, religious organisations are calling for all communities to exercise cultural tolerance and respect during the festivities. According to the religious body the South African Hindu Maha Sabha - racist and anti-Hindu sentiments often flare up during these celebrations. President - Ashwin Trikamjee says although the Sabha is opposed to big bangs, fireworks are still an integral part of the Diwali celebration. Trikamjee is  now calling for those celebrating to comply with all municipal by-laws...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - As the festival of lights - Diwali or Deepavali - draws closer, religious organisations are calling for all communities to exercise cultural tolerance and respect during the festivities. According to the religious body the South African Hindu Maha Sabha - racist and anti-Hindu sentiments often flare up during these celebrations. President - Ashwin Trikamjee says although the Sabha is opposed to big bangs, fireworks are still an integral part of the Diwali celebration. Trikamjee is  now calling for those celebrating to comply with all municipal by-laws...</p>

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