There are many festivals and holy days in India. Diwali (Oct/Nov) is celebrated with lights and fireworks and people give gifts of new clothes and silver jewellery.
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| Religion plays an important part in the lives of Indian people. The main religion is Hinduism, but there are also Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists and Christians. There are many festivals and holy days in India. Diwali (Oct/Nov) is celebrated with lights and fireworks and people give gifts of new clothes and silver jewellery. |
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