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Legend has it that on the day of Diwali, Lord Rama-who had returned home after 14 years in exile upon defeating 'demon king' Ravana-was welcomed with rows (avail) of lamps (deepa), thus the name Deepavali or Diwali.
My Sinchew - 2008
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Also known as Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated by not only Hindus, but Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains alike.
Nikhil Bumb: Celebrating Light Through Knowledge: A Jain Perspective On Diwali Nikhil Bumb 2011
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Diwali is also called Deepavali, which literally means rows of lights.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Diwali: Celebrating the Light of Wisdom Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 2010
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Diwali is also called Deepavali, which literally means rows of lights.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Diwali: Celebrating the Light of Wisdom Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 2010
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Diwali is also called Deepavali, which literally means rows of lights.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Diwali: Celebrating the Light of Wisdom Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 2010
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Diwali is also called Deepavali, which literally means rows of lights.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Diwali: Celebrating the Light of Wisdom Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 2010
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Diwali is also called Deepavali, which literally means rows of lights.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Diwali: Celebrating the Light of Wisdom Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 2010
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Diwali is also called Deepavali, which literally means rows of lights.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Diwali: Celebrating the Light of Wisdom Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 2010
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Diwali, also known as Deepavali, celebrated by Hindus, symbolizes the victory of good over evil, enlightenment and duty.
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Diwali, also known as Deepavali, celebrated by Hindus, symbolizes the victory of good over evil, enlightenment and duty.
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