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Festivals in India

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Diwali – Festival of Lights

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of India's most cherished and widely celebrated festivals, observed by millions across the country and the global diaspora. Symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance, Diwali holds profound spiritual significance across multiple faiths including Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism.

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Durga Puja: Bengal's Grand Festival Celebrating the Divine Mother Goddess

Durga Puja is the most significant religious and cultural festival of West Bengal, India, honoring Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura. Celebrated over ten days in autumn, this UNESCO-recognized festival transforms Kolkata and Bengali communities worldwide into spectacular open-air art galleries and communal celebration spaces.

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Holi – Festival of Colors

Holi is one of India's most beloved Hindu festivals, celebrated across the country and South Asian diaspora communities worldwide. This ancient spring festival marks the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring, bringing communities together through joyous celebrations involving colored powders, water, music, and traditional foods.

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