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Diwali

Also called: Deepavali

The autumn festival of lamps that carries four Vishnu stories by region: Rama's homecoming, Krishna's killing of Narakasura, Lakshmi's choice of Vishnu, and Bali's annual return on its third day.

Sources: Diwali — Wikipedia; Mahabali — Wikipedia · see Diwali's web

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Diwali festival of

Rama (Avatar) Vaishnava · Four Vishnu stories behind Diwali
North India: the return to Ayodhya.
Krishna (Avatar) Vaishnava · Four Vishnu stories behind Diwali
South and West: Naraka Chaturdashi.
Lakshmi (Consort) All traditions · Four Vishnu stories behind Diwali
Puranic: her wedding night.
Bali (King) Folk · Four Vishnu stories behind Diwali
Third day, Balipratipada.

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Diwali — Wikipedia Encyclopedia
Mahabali — Wikipedia Encyclopedia