Diwali, also called Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India and around the world. People mark the holiday by decorating their homes, gathering with families and of course, eating sweets.
The beginning of a new lunar year marks the unfolding of Diwali celebrations otherwise known as Deepavali which is a deeply historical and cultural holiday. This year, the celebration will begin Nov. 12 in the Hindu month of Kartika, which is the day of the new moon on the Hindu lunar calendar. Marigold.
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