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Deepavali



Event date: 26-10-2011

Venue: Celebrated all over India

Deepavali (Diwali) or the festival of lights is a fascinating festival of India. The festival is celebrated in commemoration of the slaying of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna.

In Kerala, the festival is celebrated with much fanfare in certain regions. Deepavali celebrants wear new dress, light up homes and streets with oil lamps and share sweets.




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In Kerala, festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam calendar and the local traditions and customs. We have calculated the festival dates based on these. But there can be changes in the dates according the customs and rituals associated with each place of worship. As such, these should be considered only as approximate dates and have to be confirmed with the local authorities.

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