Dhanteras opens the five-day Diwali celebration and is considered the most auspicious day to buy gold, silver and new utensils for prosperity.
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1 event,Choti Diwali marks the victory of good over evil with the first lamps, rangoli and sweets exchanged between neighbours. |
1 event,Diwali, the festival of lights, is the biggest gifting occasion in India, with Lakshmi Puja performed in the evening and gifts exchanged with family, friends and colleagues. |
1 event,Govardhan Puja is celebrated with a mountain of food offered to Lord Krishna and marks the Hindu new year in many parts of western India. |
1 event,Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between sisters and brothers, with a tilak ceremony followed by gifts and a family meal. |
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1 event,Children's Day in India is celebrated on 14 November and is a popular occasion to gift books, toys and games to kids. |
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1 event,Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru with prayers, langar and sweets shared with family and neighbours. |
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