Diwali Festival of Light Candles

Diwali Candles Festival of Light

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Diwali is celebrated by people in India and Indians living abroad. Families light lamps, candles and fireworks to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness, wisdom over ignorance and good over evil.Diwali, also known as Deepavali (literally 'a row of lamps'), is perhaps the most important and ancient of the Indian festivals.Traditionally, Diwali is celebrated for five days, and takes place at the new moon on 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik or Karthika (October/November). Originally a Hindu festival, Diwali is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains. It's an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius,...

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