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-Some Hindus regard Diwali as a celebration of life and use the occasion to strengthen family and relationships.
-Families and relatives will exchange gifts,greetings & sweets on this day.

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What musical instrument is used during Diwali?

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What musical instrument is used during Diwali?

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-The Guitar , Keyboard , Sitar , Dola is usually used during Diwali.
(Sitar, photo below. Link:  https://cdn6.bigcommerce.com/s-ta610c/products/92/images/1005/sitar_rks_3_lrg_38521__57999.1424388886.1280.1280.jpg?c=2)

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How do people
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How do people
celebrate Diwali and what is the significance behind the practices?
			
				
			
		
			
				
			
		
			
				
			
		

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-They light lamps around there house as the lit lamps invites Lakshmi into the house.
-They make rangolis on the floor in living rooms or courtyards as it brings good luck.

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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPwmXRws7FA

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Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp59n0So-XE

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Ramayana : Story of Diwali | Mythological Stories from Mocomi Kids

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What types of food is popular during Diwali?

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What types of food is popular during Diwali?

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-During Diwali, the most popular food is mithai. Mithai is a combination of a snack, a dessert and a sweet and it is eaten throughout the Diwali festival.
(Mithai, Link:https://thumb7.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/279823/121353745/stock-photo-pakistani-mithai-121353745.jpg)

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Aayaa Tyohaar Diwali Ka
Aayaa tyohaar Diwali ka
Bachcho ki khushhali ka
Bablu kahate papa se
Mujhako PC lana hai
guriya kahati mammi se
hame sitar bajana hai
papa bare achambhe me hai
ye mausam kangali ka
Aayaa tyohaar diwali ka

Bibi kahati pati dev se
Jab bonus tum paayoge
Sabse pahale haar sunahara
La mujhako pahnaao ge
Pati dev to mook bane hai
Rupaya denaa udhaari ka
Aayaa tyohaar diwali ka

Sab ki farmaish se tang huye hai
Bablu guriya ke papa ji
Patni to sir chadh kar bole
Kabhi na kahati aao ji
Ab bhaag na sakate papa ji
Jo theka liye rakhwali ka
Aayaa tyohaar diwali ka
Shambhu Nath

ENGLISH:

Come Diwali festival
Come Diwali festival
Children's well-being
Babloo says dad
Bring me the puck
Guria, says mother
We are playing sitar
About Papa's sight
The bankruptcy of the season
Come Diwali festival

Bibi says her husband Dev
You will find the bonus
The first golden necklace
Take me to wear these
Dev's husband remained silent
Do rupee borrowings
Come Diwali festival
While demand was all tight
Gudaia Bablu's father-in-law
Sir Chad speaking wife
She never let live
Now the father-in-law can not
The guarding of the contract
Come Diwali festival
Shambhu Nath

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What do people do on the days of celebration?

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What do people do on the days of celebration?

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The festival of lights is marked by a five days of celebration
The first day
-The first day of Diwali is called Dhanteras . 'Dhan' refers to wealth so this day is celebrated to worship Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.
On the first day, earthen lamps are lit for ancestors of the family and the lamps are floated down a river or pond, they are also lit at the entrance of a home. In South India, this day is known as Asweyuja Bahula Thrayodasi. It is a very auspicious day and every household celebrates by buying silver or gold items. If they could not buy silver and gold items, they at least purchase new utensils.
Second Day
-That day, only five to seven lamps are lit and placed at the entrance of the house and a  few crackers are burst. Hindus perform a ritual bath and meditate in order to enhance their beauty. People apply black eye liner to the eyes in order to ward off evil eye. people decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powders or sand.
It is celebrated to commemorate the death of the demon king, Narakasura, in south india. At the end of this day, people take a bath with oil, accompanied by the bursting of firecrackers.
Third Day
-The third day is the most important day of Diwali. This day is dedicated to the worship of goddess Lakshmi. On this day, homes are brightly lit, and scriptures are read in order to worship Lord Mahavir. It is believed that on this day, goddess Lakshmi visits all homes that are brightly lit. There is also a mouth-watering feast and firework festivals.
Fourth Day
-The fourth day of Diwali is usually celebrated as the New Year for most Hindus. It is believed that Lord Krishna gave his protection to a cowherd family in Vrindavan to save them from the anger of Lord Indra. On this day, the demon king Bali descends to the earth to visit his loyal subjects.  People visit friends and relatives visit with gifts and best wishes for the season.
Fifth Day
-The fifth day of Diwali is dedicated to celebrating the sacredbond between brothers and sisters. On this day, Lord Yama visited his sister Yamuna. This is also why this day is special for brothers and sisters. This day, brothers visit their married sisters who welcome them with love and a lavish meal.

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-Divali is a Hindu festival celebrated in ancient India.
-It was a important harvest festival

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Traditional sweets served during Diwali
(Link: http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1439657/images/o-DIWALI-facebook.jpg)

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-It is celebrated in autumn or spring every year.
-It is celebrated in the Hindu month of Kartika which falls sometime in October or November.
-It is an official holiday in India,Nepal,Sri Lanka and Singapore.

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-Indians celebrate with family gatherings, glittering clay lamps, festive fireworks, strings of electric lights, bonfires, flowers, sharing of sweets, and worship to Lakshmi.
-People open their doors and windows and light lamps to invite Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth in.
-People clean and decorate their houses.
-People wear new clothes
-People visit their family and friends, they bring gifts of sweets to them
-People create colourful rangolis are created on the festival occasion
-On the night of Diwali, Hindus light lamps around the house as the lights are reminders that goodness is stronger than the forces of evil.
(as shown in the video below)
(Rangolis, top photo. Link:https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/f5/b3/2c/f5b32c7cc0d9d873253eb64a93b9c9be.jpg)
(lamps, bottom photo. Link: https://cdn4.dogonews.com/images/cde5d780-b768-4f52-8ce4-4c18b7c63051/diwali-diyas-diyas_.gif)

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-Known as Deepavali in Singapore.
-Known as festival of lights