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why people celebrate Diwali ::
Diwali, people also known as Deepawali or Deepotsav festival is the five-day festival of lights and crackers, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. The Diwali festival, which coincides with the Hindu New Year, celebrates new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. The actual day of Diwali is traditionally celebrated on the festival's third day, which this year falls on Wednesday, November 11. The festival usually falls between the middle of October and starting on November month, although this is decided upon by the Hindu calendar. While each faith has its own reason to celebrate the festival, one of the most popular stories told is the legend of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and little brother Laxman returning to their kingdom in northern India after 14 years.  from exile after defeating the demon king Ravanna in the 15th century BC.