As per the Indian calendar, during which month is the festival of Diwali celebrated?

Asadha

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Jyestha

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Chaitra

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Kartika

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Solution

The correct option is D Kartika
As per Indian calendar Diwali is celebrated in the month of Kartika. It is a Hindu festival which is also known as festival of lights. The Hindu literature narrates that the asura (demon) Narakasura was killed on this day by Krishna, Satyabhama and Kali.

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