Slide 1: Diwali
Slide 2: Diwali, or Deepavali, is a major Indian festival, celebrated by Hindus.
Slide 3: Diwali is celebrated by Indians across the globe as the "Festival of Light,“…
Slide 4: … where the “light” signifies victory of good over evil within every human being.
Slide 5: Diwali commemorates the return of the mythological king Rama to Ayodhya…
Slide 6: …after a 14 year exile in the forest, and a war in which he conquered the demon king Ravana.
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Slide 7: On this day people wear new clothes, meet their friends and relatives, eat sweets,…
Slide 8: …gift each other, decorate houses with lights and rangoli patterns, and set off fireworks in the night.
Slide 9: Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth is worshipped for a prosperous year ahead.
Slide 10: In India, Diwali is the most important festival of the year.
Slide 11: Thank you
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