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The growing cultural diversity of Hindu religion throughout the globe creates scopes for Diwali celebration all around the world. Although different levels of prominence are given to specific festivals in different parts of the world, most Diwali celebrations around the world tend to focus on enjoyment with family and friends. Here's how Diwali is celebrated in some of neighboring nations of India.

Myanmar: Myanmar has a good number of Hindu population and most of the Hindu festivals are celebrated over there. Diwali celebrations in Myanmar is really full of glory and fun and is celebrated as per the Hindu solar calendar. The day of the festival is celebrated by worshiping God. The Houses are decorated with lights and lamps, special foods are prepared, gifts are exchanged and fireworks are enjoyed to mark the occasion.



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Nepal: Nepal is another good place to see the magnificent Diwali celebration. Diwali in Nepal is called Tihar. Just like Indians, Diwali is celebrated here to honor the goddess of wealth (Lakshmi) and the God of prosperity (Ganesha). The whole of Nepal is decorated with lights and lamps. Special foods like sweets of different forms are prepared to mark the festivity. Fireworks and crackers are used widely all around.



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Thailand: Diwali celebration in Thailand is insanely huge and is called Lam Kriyongh. The celebration is almost the same as the Diwali customs in India. Lamps and candles are placed on banana leaves along with a coin and incense stick and are set afloat on a river. This gives a wonderful view when thousands of candles are set afloat on the river in the evening.



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Sri Lanka: For the people of Sri Lanka, Diwali celebration holds a special importance and are celebrated with extra prominence. Diwali celebration in Srilanka is marked by decoration with lamps and lights, making sweets (misiri), worshiping of the Goddess of wealth, burning crackers and partying with large meals. But the Diwali activities over here do not include the traditional parts of Diwali like games, dancing, singing etc.



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