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- "Diwali" is the sixth episode of the third season of The Office and the 34th overall. It was written by Mindy Kaling and directed by Miguel Arteta. It first aired on November 2, 2006. It was viewed by 8.8 million people.
- The word दीपावली (Dipavali) literally translates as a row of lamps in Sanskrit. It is traditional for adherents of Diwali-celebrating faiths to light small clay lamps (or Deep in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil within an individual. During Diwali, many wear new clothes and share sweets/snacks with each other. Some Indian business communities start their financial year by opening new account books on the first day of Diwali for good luck the following year.
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| Significance
| - Celebration of the victory of good over evil; the uplifting of spiritual darkness.
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| - Decorating homes with lights, Fireworks, distributing sweets and gifts.
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- Decided by the lunar calendar
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| - Translation: Row of Lights; Deepavali, Festival of Lights
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| - Religious, India and Nepal
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| - Religiously by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains. Other Indians celebrate the cultural aspects.
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- "Diwali" is the sixth episode of the third season of The Office and the 34th overall. It was written by Mindy Kaling and directed by Miguel Arteta. It first aired on November 2, 2006. It was viewed by 8.8 million people.
- The word दीपावली (Dipavali) literally translates as a row of lamps in Sanskrit. It is traditional for adherents of Diwali-celebrating faiths to light small clay lamps (or Deep in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil within an individual. During Diwali, many wear new clothes and share sweets/snacks with each other. Some Indian business communities start their financial year by opening new account books on the first day of Diwali for good luck the following year. In Hinduism, Diwali marks the return of Lord Raama to his kingdom Ayodhya after defeating Ravana (the demon king) - the ruler of Lanka in the epic story of Ramayana. It also celebrates the slaying of the demon king Narakasura by Lord Krishna. Both signify the victory of good over evil. In Jainism, Diwali marks the attainment of moksa by Mahavira in 527 BCE. . In Sikhism, Diwali commemorates the return of Guru Har Gobind Ji to Amritsar after freeing fifty-two other Hindu kings imprisoned in Fort Gwalior by Emperor Jahangir. He was welcomed by the people who lit candles and divas to celebrate his return, which is why Sikhs also refer to Diwali also as Bandi Chhorh Divas meaning "the day of release of detainees". Diwali is considered to be a national festival in India and Nepal. The aesthetic aspect of the festival is enjoyed around the world regardless of faith.
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