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Why do we celebrate Diwali?

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Diwali was celebrated as a significance of triumph of good over evil after Krishna's Victory over Narakasura. ... Hindus of eastern India associate the festival with the goddess Kali, who symbolises the victory of good over evil.

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Diwali is called the Festival of Lights and is celebrated to honor Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu). It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana.

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