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The Hindus Festival of Diwali By Terryll Jackson



The Hindus Festival of Diwali




Diwali is one of the biggest festival of Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness in India. The festival is celebrated for five continuous days, where the third days is celebrated as the main Diwali festival or 'Festival of lights'. What’s also interesting about this holiday is that the date varies since it’s holiday is marked on a religious calanders. This means that the holiday is celebrated on certain days based on their religion.

Different colorful varieties of fireworks are always associated with this festival. On this auspicious day, people light up diyas and candles all around their house. They perform Laxmi Puja in the evening and seek divine blessings of Goddess of Wealth. The festival of Diwali is never complete without exchange of gifts. People send for Diwali to their near and dear ones.

There are tons of beautiful Rangoli designs and patterns to inspire and create a magical Diwali. Indians love colors and its perfectly reflected in various ways. Rangoli is one such example that is a unique art work that is practiced by people all across India. Basically Rangoli is an art work that is done floors.

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