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Deepawali & Lakshmi Puja (November) :-Diwali is the most important of hindus festivals. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the length breath of Mithila and India. It is celebrated on the new moon day in the month of kartik(October-November)

The mythological story behind diwali is the victory of Lord Rama over the wiked king Ravana. It symbolized the victory of good over devil. Diwali brings with it a message of new hope, new enthusiasm and new ideals. People begin to prepare them selves for the festival many days before the actual date

 

 
 
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