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Thousands of people nationwide have concluded festivities to mark Diwali - the Hindu "Festival of Lights" - with weeks of celebrations filled with dance, music, food and fireworks.
Known as one of the biggest multicultural events on New Zealand's calendar, Diwali - also called Deepavali - symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
Traditionally, it celebrates the return of Lord Ram and Sita to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
From Auckland to Christchurch, community groups and cultural associations hosted events that attracted tens of thousands, reflecting the size of New Zealand's Ind
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