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Diwali is a five day festival that represents the start of the Hindu New Year. It honors the
victory of good over evil, and brightness over darkness. It also marks the start of winter.
Diwali is one of the most popular Indian festivals. It is celebrated 20 days after Dussehra,
on Amavasya - the 15th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Ashwin (Aasho) in
(Oct/ Nov) every year. This occasion is mentioned in the religious books as stating its
origin, when Lord Rama returned to this kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
The whole kingdom was lit up with divas (earthen lamps) to celebrate his return. To this
day houses all over India glow with the twinkle of innumerable divas, candles and lights on
Diwali day.

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Throughout the whole of India. However, the festival isn't widely celebrated in the state of
Kerala, as it's not part of their culture. This is because Diwali has traditionally been a
festival of wealth for merchants, and being a Communist-ruled state, the Hindus of Kerala
have never freely engaged in trade.
One of the best places to experience Diwali is in the "pink city" of Jaipur, in Rajasthan.
Each year there's a competition for the best decorated and most brilliantly lit up market.
It's a dazzling display that attracts visitors from all over India.

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On the third day, lots of small

clay lamps (called diyas) and
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candles are lit and placed in

houses, and fireworks are let off
everywhere, giving Diwali its
name of Festival of Lights.
People also clean and decorate
their homes with Rangoli (Hindu
folk art), buy new clothes,
gamble, and give each other gifts
and sweets during the festival.
The candlelight makes Diwali a
very warm and atmospheric
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festival, and it's observed with
much joy and happiness.
However, be prepared for lots of loud noise from the fireworks and firecrackers going off.
The air also becomes filled with smoke from the firecrackers, which can add to breathing
difficulties.
It's a good idea to protect your hearing with ear plugs during Diwali, especially if your ears
are sensitive. Some crackers are extremely loud, and sound more like explosions. The
noise is very damaging to hearing.

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