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The Hindu religious holiday of Diwali, also called Deepavali or the “Festival of Lights”, is not an official public holiday in Australia. But it is has nonetheless grown in significance here as the number of Indian immigrants has increased over the years. Today, there are private and public Diwali festivals held all over the country.
The Festival of Lights is a colourful and happy celebration. Families prepare their homes and themselves for the special festivities that symbolise the victory of spiritual goodness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. Fireworks displays are set off to drive away evil, oil lamps are lit, flower garlands are made, candles float in bowls of water outside homes and sweets are shared as part of the festivities.