Deepa Avali means row of lights. It is celebrated over five days. Dhana Trayodashi is the first day of the festivity. Naraka, the demon king, getting eliminated is celebrated over the second day, which is Chaturdashi. On Amavasya day, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. The day following it is Padyami. There are multiple significances of that day. The fifth day is Yama Dwitiya, wherein brothers visit sisters for a get-together over a meal.

Pratipada tithi coming after the Deepavali Amavasya is celebrated in the honour of Sri Krishna, who lifted the Govardhana giri to save the villagers and........

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