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The entrance to their homes is decorated with coloured chalk powder, this art is called Rangoli. Special sweets called Loddous are made and shared among friends and neighbours
The Hindu people have a pooja on this day. It is a Religious celebration like mass. On this day people pray for success in business and wealth.
Beautiful fireworks are lit through the night this is a symbol of driving away evil.
References: (web sites) About.com : religion – Hinduism Society for the conference of festivals in India Google Images. Questions answered by Grand parents.