BUSINESS INSIDER
By Mamta Badkar
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| A potter makes diyas (earthen lamps) for the Hindu festival of Diwali. |
INDIA---Hindus in India and around the world are celebrating
Diwali also known as the festival of lights.
This is one of the most important festivals for Hindus and is marked by the Hindu calendar. The lights represent the triumph of good over evil and through this festival Hindus worship
Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.
The festival is marked by various rituals, and includes lighting firecrackers and an exchange of gifts. It is also common for public sector employees to go door-to-door asking for a Diwali bonus. [
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| Diyas (lamps) light up a field ahead of Diwali. The diyas are lit to signify the triumph of good over evil. |
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