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Diwali/Deepavali

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Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India. It is celebrated in the month of October or November every year and marks the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Diwali is a five-day festival, with each day having its own significance. On the first day, people clean and decorate their homes with diyas (oil lamps) and rangoli (floor designs made with colored powder). On the second day, people perform Lakshmi Puja, a ritual to honor the goddess of wealth, prosperity and good fortune. On the third day, people exchange gifts and sweets and light fireworks. On the fourth day, people visit friends and family and exchange gifts. On the fifth day, people visit their local temples and offer their prayers to the gods.

Diwali is an occasion for joy and celebration. People wear new clothes and exchange sweets and gifts. They decorate their homes with diyas and rangoli, and light fireworks. Diwali is also a time for reflection and introspection, when people take stock of their lives and make resolutions for the year ahead.

Diwali is celebrated not only in India but also in many countries around the world. It is a time of joy and celebration for people of all faiths and backgrounds. Diwali is an important festival that reminds us of the power of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

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