DEEPAVALI

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 Diwali is popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a festival celebrated between mid-October and mid-November for different reasons. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.

Diwali is celebrated by an awesome fireworks display.

In Tamil Nadu it is celebrated as Deepavali. They celebrate this by taking a sesame oil bath in the early morning to commemorate the victory of Krishna over Naraga-asuran, lighting lamps,deepams, bursting fireworks, wearing new clothes and sharing sweets. A traditional visit to the Temple is a significant ritual of the day.The entire house is cleaned and new clothes are purchased for the entire family which is followed by lighting of oil lamps around the house and bursting firecrackers.