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 | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · 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.
Diwali is the Indian festival of lights. Here's what to know about its ...
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.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, explained - CNN
WEBNov 11, 2023 · Diwali, also called Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India and around the world.
What is Diwali? All About the 2024 Festival of Lights - Parade
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Diwali is a five-day religious festival. The main festival day falls on a different date each autumn, timed to the Hindu lunar calendar, but it usually falls in October or November. In 2024 ...
The History and Significance of Diwali - Learn Religions
WEBJan 29, 2019 · Lord Ganesha—the elephant-headed god and symbol of auspiciousness and wisdom—is also worshiped in most Hindu homes on this day. In Jainism, Deepawali has the added significance of marking the great …
The Spiritual Significance of Diwali: Traditions, Decorations, and ...
WEBDiwali, also known as Deepawali, the Festival of Lights, holds profound cultural and spiritual significance in India and among the global Indian diaspora. Rooted in Hindu traditions, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
The Many Legends of Diwali — Google Arts & Culture
WEBAmong the Hindus, Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity is worshipped on this day. The day of Diwali is also celebrated with fervor by the Sikhs and the Jains. There are various legends...
The Story of Diwali — Google Arts & Culture
WEBThe smell of incense sticks, the promise of new clothes and the glow of diyas: these are all signs of Diwali. An abbreviation of Dipavali meaning 'a row of lamps', Diwali announces the coming of...
Diwali | Deepawali - Drikpanchang
WEBDiwali is the most significant religious festival among Hindus. Diwali, which is also known as Deepavali, is also known as the festival of lights. The festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good …