Diwali/Deepavali
November 8 - SUNDAY
Observance: Gazetted Holiday Holiday (India)
"India's brightest festival illuminating homes with diyas to celebrate prosperity, light, and new beginnings."
The festival of lights celebrating light's victory over darkness with lamps, fireworks, and sweets.
Traditions:
- Lighting oil lamps and candles throughout homes and public spaces
- Performing Lakshmi-Ganesha puja for wealth and prosperity
- Bursting fireworks, exchanging gifts, and sharing traditional sweets
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Fun Fact:
Diwali marks different legends across India: Rama's return in North, Krishna's victory in South, and Kali worship in Bengal.