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 celebrated around the globe. Outside of India, it is more than a Hindu festival; it's a celebration of South-Asian identities. If you are away from the sights and sounds of Diwali, light a diya, sit quietly, shut your eyes, withdraw the senses, concentrate on this supreme light, and illuminate the soul.
Diwali is the Indian festival of lights. Here's what to know about its ...
WEBOct 11, 2022 · Diwali is India’s most important holiday—and a celebration of good over evil. Observed by more than a billion people across faiths, this five-day festival of lights brings prayer,...
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: Festival of Lights - National Geographic Kids
WEBDiwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside...
10 fabulous facts about Diwali! - National Geographic Kids
WEBFacts about Diwali. 1) Diwali is an important religious festival originating in India. People often think of Diwali as a Hindu festival, but it is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains.*. 2) Diwali takes place annually and lasts for five days, marking the start of …
What is Diwali? All About the 2024 Festival of Lights - Parade
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Diwali, also known as Divali or Deepawali, is a major festival celebrated over five days in many parts of India by people of different faiths including many Hindus,...
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...
What to Know About Diwali, and How It's Celebrated - Oprah …
WEBAug 11, 2021 · Every year in October or November, millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains all across the world celebrate Diwali, a five-day festival that marks one of the biggest and most important holidays of the year in India.