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Deepavali (October / November)

Called the Festival of Lights and celebrated by Hindus worldwide. It marks the triump of good over evil, and is celebrated druing the new moon of the seventh month of the Hindu calendar.

Rows of oil lamps are lit to welcome the goddess Lakshmi, goddess of wealth, and a range of symbolic foods is served.

Murukku is a festive tidbit eaten during Deepavali, its name has many meanings, honey, beauty, fragrance, divine music, eternal youth, hence its presence during this joyous season. One of many South Indian snack,s murukku comes in sweet and savory versions.