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October 2019
Festival of Diwali
Festival of Diwali Diwali is the festival of lights symbolising the victory of good over evil. In Southern India, the festival is celebrated as the day Lord Krishna returned after defeating the demon Narakasura. Diwali, or Deepavali is also known as the “festival of lights”. This is celebrated in India. During the festival, clay lamps known as diyas are lit to signify the victory of good over evil. In Northern India, the festival is celebrated on the Karthika Amavasya night…
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Festival of Onam
Festival of Onam Onam is a traditional ten-day harvest festival that marks the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali. The festival is celebrated with fervour as King Mahabali is greatly respected by his subjects. King Mahabali is also popularly called Maveli and Onathappan. It’s the biggest festival of the year in Kerala, in South India. The festival occurs at the beginning of the month of Chingam, the first month of Malayalam calendar. It also has a social significance as it…
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