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Happy Diwali (Deepawali) 2020

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  Happy Diwali (Deepawali) 2020 Diwali is the Festival of Lights in the memory of Lord Ram   A festival of lights brings together all of India – Diwali or Deepavali is the much-awaited festival and arguably the biggest of all in India. Widely celebrated throughout India by the Hindu diaspora, people from all caste, creed and religion join in the fun, light-up  diyas  (small oil lamps) and celebrate together over the five days of the festival. Diwali 2020 Dates: Diwali: November 14, 2020 The third day is the new moon day in the month of Karthik and the main day of celebration in most parts of India as they welcome Lord Rama’s victory and arrival in Ayodhya. Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 6 PM to 8 PM Pradosh Kaal – 5:55 PM to 8:25 PM Vrishabh Kaal – 6 PM to 8:04 PM Balipadyami or Govardhan Puja: November 15, 2020 According to the Vikram Samvat calendar, the fourth day of the festival is also a new year day. Known for Pratipada, Govardhan Puja, or Annakut, the legend says tha...