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Diwali is one of the most vibrant and celebrated festivals across India. However, in a small village nestled in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, Diwali goes by unnoticed, with homes remaining dark and silent.

In Sammoo village, located approximately 25 kilometres from the district centre, Diwali is regarded not as a time of celebration, but as just another day.

What is the story behind the Diwali ‘curse’?

According to villagers, the story dates back hundreds of years. On one Diwali night, a pregnant woman was preparing for the celebrations when her husband's dead body was brought home. He was a soldier in the local king's army. Heartbroken, the woman ended her life on her funeral pyre.

Before dying, she cursed that

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