Chandua lanterns on display for Diwali. Rituals and preparations for Diwali start off days or even weeks beforehand, normally after the Competition of Dusshera that precedes Diwali by about 20 times.[seventy six] The Pageant formally commences two days prior to the night of Diwali, and finishes two days thereafter. https://youtu.be/rrCK--j4qAU