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[[ගොනුව:Deepavali, Little India, Singapore, Oct 06.JPG|thumbnail|දකුණ|In Singapore, Diwali is marked by 2 kilometres of lights across the [[Little India, Singapore|Little India]] area.]]
Diwali is celebrated in various parts of the world, in countries such as the [[United Kingdom]], the [[Netherlands]], [[නවසීලන්තය]], [[Suriname]], [[Canada]], [[Guyana]], [[Kenya]], [[Mauritius]], [[Fiji]], [[Japan]], [[
In [[Nepal]], Diwali is known as "Tihar" or "Swanti". It is celebrated during the October/November period. Here the festival is celebrated for five days and the traditions vary from those followed in India. On the first day (Kaag tihar), crows are given offerings, considering them to be divine messengers. On the second day (Kukur tihar), dogs are worshipped for their honesty. On the third day, Laxmi puja and worship of cow is performed. This is the last day according to [[Nepalese calendar|Nepal Sambat]], so many of the businessmen clear their accounts on this day and on finishing it, worship goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth. The fourth day is celebrated as new year. Cultural processions and other celebrations are observed in this day. The Newars celebrate it as "Mha Puja", a special ritual in which the body is worshipped to keep it fit and healthy for the year ahead on this day. On the fifth and final day called "Bhai Tika", brothers and sisters meet and exchange gifts.
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