Similar Customs
- In China people celebrate Yu Lan, when it is customary to pay homage to deceased ancestors, who are believed to visit the living on Ghost Day.
- Kali Puja is celebrated in India and Nepal; and honours the Goddess Kali for her victory over the demon Raktabija, who represents evil. The puja ceremony is held at night during the darkness of the new moon. People believe this is the night when evil forces rise up. In Nepal children go around their community dancing and singing traditional songs, collecting food, sweets and money and blessing the households. The festival coincides with Diwali and falls in month of Karthik i.e. October/November.
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