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Earthen Lamps set afloat on Ganges on Diwali

Diwali Legends and Traditions

Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in India and around the world. This year’s Diwali, or Deepavali, falls on the 5th of November but the festivities last five days. Each day has its own celebrations and rituals, and different legends and traditions are associated with Diwali in different parts [...]

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Diwali Firecrackers in Chennai, India

Festivals in India: Diwali

The highlight of the India festival calendar is Diwali, the festival of lights. Better described as the festival of fireworks, Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated over several days in November. The actual day of Diwali is the 15th day of the month of Kartika, according to the Hindu lunar calendar, but the festivities last five [...]

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