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WHAT IS ‘DIWALI’?  Diwali is a Hindu festival with lights, held in the period October to November. It is particularly associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and marks the beginning of the financial year in India. (deep = light and avali = a row i.e., a row of lights).

How is it celebrated ? One of the most significant festivals in Indian culture, Diwali, the festival of lights, sees millions attend firework displays, prayers and celebratory events across the world every autumn. The festival is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains for a variety of reasons, although the main theme which runs throughout is the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. To celebrate, houses are decorated with candles and colourful lights and huge firework displays are held while families feast and share gifts.

For how many days is it celebrated ? Diwali or Deepavali, is an official public holiday in many parts of India and is part of a five-day Hindu observance known as the 'Festival of Lights'. Diwali is celebrated between mid-October and mid-November in the western calendar, depending upon the lunar cycle for that year.

Why is it celebrated ? It is celebrated to honor Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu). It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana. On the day preceding Diwali, Lord Krishna killed the demon king Narakaasur and rescued 16,000 women from his captivity. The celebration of this freedom went on for two days including the Diwali day as a victory festival.

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