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Know something more about Diwali / Deepavali @ Rupeshprasaila.blogspot. com Rangoli decorations, made using coloured powder, are popular during Diwali Also called Deepavali Observed by Hindus , Sikhs , Jains and Buddhists [1] Type Cultural, Seasonal, Religious Celebrations Diya and lighting, home decoration, shopping, fireworks, puja (prayers), gifts, performing religious rituals, feast and sweets Begins Dhanteras , 2 days before Diwali Ends Bhai Dooj , 2 days after Diwali Date Varies per Hindu Lunisolar calendar 2016 date 30 October (Sunday) in North, East, West, Central and SE India 29 October (Saturday) in South India and SE Asia [2] 2017 date 19 October (Thursday) in North India 18 October (Wednesday) in South India [3] Related to Kali Puja , Galungan , Diwali (Jainism) , Bandi Chhor Divas Diwali or Deepavali is the Hindu festival of lights celebra...