Updated On: 17 October, 2022 02:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A festival that goes beyond cultures and religions, Diwali, also known as Deepavali, marks the triumph of good over evil. From decorating homes with rangolis, colourful earthen lamps, candles, lanterns to gifting wonderful presents to near and dear ones

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The entire country is soaked in the festive spirit. Diwali, the festival of lights, is almost here and people have started the preparations for it. A festival that goes beyond cultures and religions, Diwali, also known as Deepavali, marks the triumph of good over evil. From decorating homes with rangolis, colourful earthen lamps, candles, lanterns to gifting wonderful presents to near and dear ones, what makes Diwali even more special is that this glittering festival continues for five consecutive days- Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdasi, Lakshmi Puja (Diwali), Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. This year, Diwali falls on October 24, 2022.