Diwali Across Borders: How These Countries Celebrate the Festival of Lights

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Diwali the vibrant festival of lights is celebrated not just in India but across the world. Let’s explore how different countries celebrate this joyous festival in their unique ways

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Bali has many people of Indian descent they celebrate Diwali with crackers, lanterns & rituals like in India

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In Singapore Deepavali is a major festival People gather in Little India to celebrate without crackers

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In Nepal Diwali is called ‘Tihar’ and lasts 5 days here on day two, dogs are worshipped & decorated with flowers & vermillion tikka

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Malaysia celebrates ‘Hari Diwali’ without fireworks due to bans, earning it the name ‘Green Diwali’ Bright diyas & lamps light up homes

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Fiji with a large Hindu community celebrates Diwali with traditional rituals, spreading joy & cultural goodwill across the nation

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In Sri Lanka Tamil Hindus Community Celebrate with fireworks, oil lamps, rituals & sweets for five days

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