Why Diwali Is Called The Festival Of Lights

Diwali, also spelled Deepawali

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It is a five-day Hindu festival celebrated with great pomp and circumstance.

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Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, joy over sorrow, and light over darkness

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these themes are central to the festival's origins and meaning.

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Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights.

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Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshman went into exile for 14 years

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Diwali celebrates their triumphant return to Ayodhya.

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