Taj Palace, Dehli
Diwali is the most popular time of year for shopping, and special Diwali markets and fairs take place all over Delhi. Dilli Haat at INA holds a renowned Diwali Bazaar in the lead-up to the festival.
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May the millions of lamps of Diwali illuminate your life with happiness.
Diwali is the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. Diwali, which for some also coincides with harvest and new year celebrations, is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness.
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Jaipur
A heady brew of old and new that is lifted to iconic status by the ancient palaces and pink hued terracotta old city bazaars.
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Goa
A beach hedged city with Portuguese Colonial routes and modern Indian attractions provide a dazzling fuse of East and West.
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Diwali lasts for five days.
Shopping and exchanging gifts are a big part of the celebration with new clothes, jewelry and sweets.
Shararas and Gararas. Shararas and Gararas are the only things in the world of Indian traditional fashion that can never go out of fashion.
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