New Delhi: With Diwali just around the corner, the whole nation is already buzzing with festive excitement. After the celebrations of Navratri and Dussehra, the anticipation for Diwali has reached its peak. Although Diwali itself is a one-day festival, the festive cheer and spirit linger for almost a month, as people prepare weeks in advance and continue the celebrations even after the main event. In the lead-up to Diwali, families begin by thoroughly cleaning their homes, decorating them with twinkling lights, creating colourful rangolis at their doorways, and shopping for new clothes, sweets, and gifts to share with loved ones.

This time of year also marks the arrival of winter and the close of another year. Diwali gives us a chance to unwind and celebrate with family and friends whil

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