Diwali is the festival of lights. Diwali reminds
us of the brilliant display of colorful fireworks and crackers,
which explode in the dark nights. The festival arrives on the new
moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month of the Hindu
calendar. Almost everywhere in India old and young enjoys Diwali
fireworks. Crackers on Diwali are the main attraction to the
children. Earthen lamps or "diyas" are generally placed on
the balcony or window edges to decorate the house. Nowadays the
candles of various colors and forms have replaced earthen lamps.
Even electric lights of different shapes and sizes are used to
illuminate the dark of Diwali.
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