Diwali and Dussehra are closely connected festivals that celebrate the story of the Hindu deity Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana. Dussehra marks this triumph of good over evil, with dramatic plays called Ramlila and the burning of Ravana’s effigies. Twenty days later comes Diwali, which celebrates Rama’s joyful return to Ayodhya, when people light lamps, decorate their homes, and share sweets with family and friends.
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