Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, symbolising the spiritual victory of light over darkness or good over evil. There are dances performed to traditional music during Diwali. There are 8 different dances; Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam. Here are some Indian musical instruments sitar, Sarod and the Tambura. 