Diwali is one of the mjor festival in India filled with vibrant colours, eye-popping fireworks, twinkling lights and delicious food

Diwali is one of the mjor festival in India filled with vibrant colours, eye-popping fireworks, twinkling lights and delicious food

People often think of Diwali as a Hindu festival, but it is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains

People often think of Diwali as a Hindu festival, but it is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains

Diwali takes place annually and lasts for five days, marking the start of the Hindu New Year

Diwali takes place annually and lasts for five days, marking the start of the Hindu New Year

The word Diwali (or Deepavali as it’s sometimes called) means “row of lights” in an Ancient language of India.

The word Diwali (or Deepavali as it’s sometimes called) means “row of lights” in an Ancient language of India.

For many people, Diwali honours the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi.

For many people, Diwali honours the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi.

Hindus celebrate the return of Lord Rama and Sita to the city of Ayodhya, after defeating the evil king Ravana!

Hindus celebrate the return of Lord Rama and Sita to the city of Ayodhya, after defeating the evil king Ravana!

In the East India people worship Goddess Kali, destroyer of evil forces, during Diwali

In the East India people worship Goddess Kali, destroyer of evil forces, during Diwali

Rangoli is a popular Diwali tradition

Rangoli is a popular Diwali tradition

During Diwali, Hindus living outside India gather at places of worship called mandirs to leave offerings to deities

During Diwali, Hindus living outside India gather at places of worship called mandirs to leave offerings to deities

The city of Leicester, in the United Kingdom, holds the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India.

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