Diwali is a major festival in India. It's also known as the festival of lights. The festival starts with Dhanteras and this day is considered as the beginning of the financial year. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil. The actual meaning of deepavali is the awareness of the inner light. It's celebrated by burning crackers, lighting diyas and decorating houses & eating sweets.

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