Diwali, India
From series “Most Enchanting and Vibrant Festivals”
India is no doubt the birthplace of one of the most emblematic and interesting holidays. The festival of Diwali from a significant Hindu festival turned into a cultural heritage of world significance long ago. The symbolic "Festival of Lights" is incredibly popular with tourists. The main symbol of the beautiful religious holiday is the fire that spiritually signifies a victory of good over evil. Its celebration includes millions of lights shining outside doors and windows and amazing firework displays and fireworks in the streets.
Festival is held in late October. According to one version, Diwali is a legacy of ancient pagan holidays that take place after the summer harvest. Modern Diwali is the five-day festival of lights celebrated completely in all the cities of India and across the world where large Hindu communities exist. Each region of India has its own traditions of the festival. During the holiday people everywhere put their affairs in order, say prayers as well as "purify" their houses with the fire – turn on beautiful oil lamps and candles.
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