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Divalior DiwaliIn Hinduism, a five-day religious festival in autumn. It honors Lakshmi, goddess of wealth, or, in Bengal, the goddess Kali. During its celebration, earthenware lamps are lit and placed on the parapets of houses and temples or set adrift on rivers and streams. The fourth day of the festival marks the start of a new year, a time of gift-giving, visiting friends, decorating homes, and wearing new clothes. Divali is celebrated by Jains and Sikhs as well. Diwali a major Hindu religious festival, honouring Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Held over the New Year according to the Vikrama calendar, it is marked by feasting, gifts, and the lighting of lamps How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Also spelled Diwali and Deepavali, Divali is the "Festival of Lights" celebrated by Hindis, Sikhs, and Buddhists, among others. The symbol of Diwali is small clay lamps called diyas. Delhi, India, October 29: Crowds preparing for the festival of Diwali were the target of three shopping-area explosions that killed 61 people and wounded at least 188. |
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