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- proper noun
Hindu festival of lights, celebrated over several days in October and November.
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Examples
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"There are no specific dishes you eat in Diwali but you must eat sweets," Monisha insists.
How to make Indian sweets Homa Khaleeli 2010
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On the Friday before Diwali I went to the store at work and bought sweets and savouries all from Haldiram determined not to spend my time on the weekend making treats as I always do in Diwali season.
Archive 2008-11-01 Anjali 2008
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On the Friday before Diwali I went to the store at work and bought sweets and savouries all from Haldiram determined not to spend my time on the weekend making treats as I always do in Diwali season.
Steamed Rava Ladu?!! Anjali 2008
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Personally I am still in Diwali mode, and decided to make a couple of Indian-themed snacks to take to the party.
Archive 2005-11-01 Nupur 2005
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The word Diwali or Deepavali (in its full form), means a row of lamps.
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The word Diwali or Deepavali (in its full form), means a row of lamps.
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The word Diwali or Deepavali (in its full form), means a row of lamps.
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The word Diwali or Deepavali (in its full form), means a row of lamps.
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The word Diwali or Deepavali (in its full form), means a row of lamps.
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The word Diwali or Deepavali (in its full form), means a row of lamps.
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