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What is Diwali? How is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India - and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and ...
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Barbie unveils first-ever Diwali doll to celebrate one of India's most important holidays
In homage to the five-day Indian holiday ... a post on Instagram that the Diwali doll and her "Moonlight Bloom" set honor Dongre's heritage and "the time-honored craftsmanship of the rural ...
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Explainer: What is Diwali and how is the festival celebrated?
The origin story of Diwali varies depending on the region. All these stories have one underlying theme – the victory of good over evil. In southern India, Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord ...
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Why sweets are an important part of Diwali – and which ones you should try
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists in India and other South Asian countries. What is Diwali? An explainer “[In ...
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What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights? How is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?
The origin story of Diwali varies depending on the region. All these stories have one underlying theme — the victory of good over evil. In southern India, Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord ...