Diwali - Wikipedia
WEBDiwali (English: / d ɪ ˈ w ɑː l iː /; Deepavali, [4] IAST: Dīpāvalī) is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions. [ a ] It symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
Diwali | Indian Religious Holiday, Observances, & Facts
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Diwali (Divali) is a major Hindu religious festival that lasts for five days during the lunar months of Ashvina and Karttika (October–November). The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights,” which are lit on the new-moon night.
The History and Significance of Diwali - Learn Religions
WEBJan 29, 2019 · Diwali is the biggest of all Hindu festivals. Explore its origin, significance, and the four days of celebrations that mark this auspicious occasion.
What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated in ...
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer.
Diwali is the Indian festival of lights. Here's what to know about …
WEBOct 11, 2022 · Diwali is India’s most important festival of the year—a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Widely observed among more than a...
What is Diwali, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?
WEBNov 10, 2023 · Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and ...
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, explained - CNN
WEBNov 11, 2023 · More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals in...
Diwali: Festival of Lights - National Geographic Kids
WEBIn India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. It's a five-day celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and...
Diwali 2023: What you need to know about the festival of light - BBC
WEB10 November 2023. Diwali: The festival of light. It's a major festival celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and the start of new beginnings for millions of people of the Hindu, Sikh and...
BBC - Religions - Hinduism: Diwali
WEBOct 20, 2011 · Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is also an occasion for celebration by Jains and Sikhs. The festival of Diwali extends over...