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With my beloved family!

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Deepavali is a day where we get together as a family and visit the temple early in the morning in our traditional attire.

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Deepawali is a celebration of light. An oil bath is a must in the morning

It is also our tradition to decorate and illuminate the homes, visited the local temple for prayers, and share meals with families and friends. Children get small gifts and sweets. Traditional Diwali food includes sweets and delicious mutton curry with idli for breakfast.

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Dressing up my son (Kubrel) like a prince is my most favourite part of Deepavali 😊

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Kolam is a floor drawing made from coloured flour, and is used for ornamental or ceremonial design during traditional Indian festivities. Our family every year never fails to draw kolam is a beauty of the Deepavali.

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                   It was truly a special Deepavali.

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All of our family members woke up early and began our day with a warm oil bath where the eldest member of the family puts some sesame oil & Shiyakai powder on the heads of all family members. Then, we wore new clothes and went to the temple. We lighted candles, burst firecrackers and enjoyed sweets, snacks and savories. We exchanged our Deepavali gifts with one another and cooked each other a meal. We got blessings from the elders. We visited our relatives as well.  Overall, I had an amazing time with our parents, siblings and in-laws.

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Quality time with family & friends :)

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First Deepavalli with my son!

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Oil bath with shikakai to wash of the oil is a must for us as a family. Here is a picture of my husband giving my son an oil bath😊

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On Deepavali Eve, I made Kolam and set up a lamp.

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On the Deepavali Eve, families will pray to their ancestors, such as late parents or grandparents, to usher in blessings. This is often a joyous occasion, with a grand feast full of their favourite vegetarian or non vegetarian dishes being prepared for what’s called the “amavasai padayal” (new moon offerings). Amavasai refers to the new moon, which is the time Deepavali takes place each year.

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What is Deepavali without a little pattasu?

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This is my favourite part of Deepavali every year!! I spread the joy of Deepavali by drawing different mehndi designs to their hands.

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This is my favourite part of Deepavali every year!! I spread the joy of Deepavali by drawing different mehndi designs to their hands.

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Best thing to receive during Deepavali :)

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This year is a very special Deepavali for me and my husband. Our first Deepavali as husband and wife. We had an amazing time with our family.  

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Our family usually has a tradition of celebrating Deepavali with a get-together at our parents' home on the evening before the festival, during which we pray for our ancestors and have fun with sparklers and fireworks. On the morning of Deepavali, our family will all go to the temple together, and then afterward, we will come back to our house for breakfast (tosai and mutton curry) prepared by mom. The rest of the day will be spent paying visits to other relatives.

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We like to go all colourful for our Deepavali celebration.

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Shopping...new clothes for the day! Shubh Diwali.

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This is exactly how we make this delicious crunchy muruku for Deepavali!