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Diwali

India

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Why do people in India celebrate Diwali?

• To spend time with Family and Friends

• To celebrate the return of their god

• To celebrate the New Year

Why do people in India celebrate Diwali?

Diwali 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.

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For how many days is Diwali celebrated?

• 1 Day

• 7 Days

• 5 Days

For how many days is Diwali celebrated?

Diwali is the Indian festival of lights, usually lasting five days and celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November).

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How do people celebrate Diwali?

• Lighting Candles

• Launching Fireworks

• Painting with colored sand

How do people celebrate Diwali?

Diwali is a five-day celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps.