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The five-day celebration, which begins on November 10, is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil, of light over darkness, and is considered to be the start of the New Year in many parts of India. Apart from sharing meals, spending time with family and friends, and performing acts of dana (charity) and seva (service), people also exchange meaningful gifts to show their love and appreciation for each other.
Gifts, in particular, symbolise the giving and receiving of blessings, and are tangible…