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Diwali

Diwali is the most important Indian holiday. It lasts 5 days and each day those who celebrate follow various traditions. On day one, they clean their homes and go shopping for gold or kitchen utensils to bring them good fortune. On day two, they decorate their homes with clay lamps and create rangoli design patterns on the floor with colored powders or sand. The third day of the festival is the most significant, when families gather for Lakshmi puja, a prayer to Goddess Lakshmi, followed by mouth-watering feasts and firework festivities. Day four is the first day of the year, thus, relatives and family members gather with gifts and wish to start the year with good luck and positive energy. Finally, on the fifth-day, brothers visit their married sisters who prepare a nice meal for them. During Diwali, the Indian community eats traditional meals, including Samosa, Aloo Bonda, Murukkuh, and Namakpare.

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