Diwali Information

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Sri Lankaedit 

This festivala public holiday in the island nationis also called Deepavali and is celebrated by 

the Tamil community. On this dayit is traditional for people to take an oil bath in the 

morningwear new clothesexchange giftsperforming PoosaiPujaand a visit to the Koil Hindu 

temple is normal.note Burning of firecrackers in the evening of the festival is a common 

practice of this festival. Hindus light oil lamps to invite the blessings of Lakshmithe goddess of 

wealth and to banish any evil from the household for once and for all. The festival is marked by 

illuminationmaking of toys of enamel and making of figures out of crystal sugar popularly 

known as Misiri. Sri Lanka's celebration include many of the traditional aspects of Deepavali 

such as gamesfireworkssinging and dancinghowever the tradition of a large mealfamily 

reunions and fireworks are admirably preserved. 

Diwali fireworks in Melbourne. 

In AustraliaDiwali is celebrated publicly among the people of Indian origin and the local 

Australians in Melbourne. Diwali At Federation Square has been embraced warmly by the 

mainstream Victorian population . ‘Celebrate India Inc.’ had started with Diwali Celebrations in 

the heart of city at the iconic Federation Square in . The event has now become a part of the 

Melbourne Arts calendar and is celebrated over a week in the city. 

Over , people had visited the Federation square on the last day of the festival last year and 

had enjoyed the entertaining live music and traditional dances of Indiaart and crafts as well as 

the variety of Indian cuisines with the festival culminating in a spectacular fireworks display on 

the Yarra River. 

Many iconic buildings including the Victorian ParliamentMelbourne MuseumFederation 

SquareMelbourne Airport and the Indian Consulate are decorated over this week.??? 

thismany outdoor dance performances and super banners immerse the city in Diwali mood in 

the City and Melbourne Airport. The Diwali event regularly attracts national organizations like 

AFLCricket AustraliaWhite RibbonMelbourne Airport and artists from other communities and 

India . Their participation and contribution by a team of volunteers makes it a mega event and 

a show case for Indian community. 

From the sheer numbers alone attending over one week period of the festivalDiwali at 

Federation Square has now been recognized as the biggest celebration in Australia.citation 

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