Diwali 2023 : A 5 Day Long Festival of Lights

Deepavali, commonly referred to as the "Festival of Lights," is one of the most important and widely observed festival in the world. The five-day celebration honours the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.

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In many regions of the nation, the celebration of Dussehra signals the start of the countdown to Diwali, which falls twenty days later. People begin tidying their homes and adorning them with gorgeous lights, lanterns, and vibrant rangoli designs.

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DAY 1 – NOVEMBER 10, 2023 – TRAYODASHI, DHANTERAS

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DAY 2 – NOVEMBER 11, 2023 – CHATURDASHI, CHOTI DIWALI

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DAY 3 – NOVEMBER 12, 2023 – AMAVASYA, DIWALI

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DAY 4 – NOVEMBER 13, 2023 – PRATIPADA, GOVERDHAN POOJA AND PADWA

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DAY 5 – NOVEMBER 14, 2023 – DWITIYA, BHAI DOOJ

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