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Tell us: how are you celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights?

Tell us: how are you celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights?

We’d love to hear from people in India and around the world about how they are celebrating Diwali We’d love to hear from people in India and around the world about how they are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights.

We’d love to hear from people in India and around the world about how they are celebrating Diwali We’d love to hear from people in India and around the world about how they are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. What do you do to mark the occasion? How has Diwali changed for you over the years, especially if you are celebrating away from home or keeping traditions alive in a new country?

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