A summary of Diwali Days

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Someone asked me a bit about Diwali and I came up with a summary of what all is celebrated with all my knowledge and without looking up wikipedia. So let me share it and want feedback from those who know more on this than me: Well the festive time is as follows(and dates this year as they were): Day -2: Dhanteras(17 Oct): Worship Goddess Laxmi and Money(Hindi: Dhan) God (I thin his name is Dhanvantri or Kuber but have to confirm): People buy Gold/Silver ornaments/coins/small objects or stainles steel stuff(like glasses/bowls/plates etc) Day -1: (18 Oct this year) (Also known as Choti(small) Diwali and Naraka Chaturdashi- Chatur: 4 and Dash : 10: 14th day of Moon cycle just before the Amavasya or the new moon day(dark night)): On this day, in some Southern states of India, they celebrate full and final Diwali- may be due to traditional and religious reasons. In other parts, people prey to Goddess of wealth - Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha- the one who clears our path and is the son of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati and is revered and prayed before starting a new work. People also meet and distribute sweets. Day 0: Diwali (19 Oct this year): Festival of lights and signifying the victory of light over darkness Day +1 (20 Oct) : Goverdhan Puja: worship of the hill Goverdhan: which Lord Krishna lifted with his hands and saved his village folks(Nand Gaon or village) from extreme rain and thunders. Day +2(21 Oct): Bhai-Dooj: Festival where brothers and sisters meet and pledge to protect each other. There are meetings, lunch/dinners and fun time.