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What is Diwali and how do Australian communities celebrate it?

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INDIA SIKH FESTIVAL

Bandi Chhor Diwas explained: How do Australia's 210,000 Sikhs celebrate the festival?

Garlands of marigolds for sale in Nepal for use in Dashain and Tihaar festivals

Everything you need to know about Tihar, Nepal's five-day festival

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Powerhouse Museum displays rare Indian fabrics at Indian community festival

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Tasmania’s biggest-ever Diwali celebration highlights multiculturalism in Hobart

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'We don't feel safe to celebrate openly': LGBTIQ+ community members on Diwali festivities

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The iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House glowed in golden for Diwali.

Sydney's iconic Opera House illuminated like Tihar's ceremonial lamp

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Diwali Videos

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Explainer: What is Diwali?

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Diwali's timeless traditions illuminate hearts across generations and continents

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One SBS, Many Diwalis

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My Diwali Story

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Kishwar Chowdhury interviews with Sweet India and presents Mishti Doi recipe

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Interview with Rina and Seema and Kishwar's Diwali Grazing Board

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Interview with Karegar and Chole Bhature Recipe

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Interview with the Nara Family and Pani Puri Recipe

Watch Diwali 2024 celebrations from events around Australia

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Multicultural Diwali celebrations at Fed Square, Melbourne

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Hume Diwali

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This Australian street transforms into a 'Mini India', capturing the festive spirit of Diwali

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'When I made Sel Roti for the first time in Australia...'

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Diwali at Parliament House, Canberra

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What do Nepali children in Australia think of Dashain?

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Bandi Chhor Diwas at Victorian Parliament House

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Shakti Spirit Jazz band

Jazz meets mystic: A fusion of rhythm and Indian Poetry at Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival

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Diwali is time for MasterChef winner Sashi Cheliah to hit the pause button

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Diwali celebrations in Fiji promote social cohesion despite a history of coup culture (SBS)

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Div Pillay Diwali

Why is it essential to go beyond tokenism and embrace inclusivity in Diwali celebrations

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Diwali Recipes

Gujiya - an Indian sweet pastry pocket popular during Diwali

Gujiya (Indian fried pastry pockets)

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Mohanthal (Indian sweet from Gujarat)

Mohanthal (chickpea flour fudge)

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Mathri Indian savoury biscuit snack

Mathri (Indian savoury biscuit)

Kishwar Chowdhury's pani puri recipe

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