The festival is observed by Hindus,Jains,Sikhs,and some Buddhists (notably Newar Buddhists) . The 2019 date of the festival was 25th (Dhanteras),27th (Naraka Chaturdashi) and (Lakshmi Puja/Kali Puja),28th (Govardhan Puja/Balipratipada),29th (Bhai Dooj) . Galungan,Diwali (Jainism),Bandi Chhor Divas,Tihar,Swanti,Sohrai,Bandna is related to Diwali . Diya and lighting,home decoration,shopping,fireworks,puja (worship ceremonies),gifts,performing religious rituals,feast and sweets are the celebrations of this festival . Cultural,seasonal,religious are the type(s) Diwali festival . On Amavasya of Kartik month,(Date varies per Hindu calendar), Diwali is celebrated . Diwali is also called Deepavali
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