Diwali - Wikipedia
WEBDiwali (English: / d ɪ ˈ w ɑː l iː /; Deepavali, IAST: Dīpāvalī) is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
Diwali | Definition & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 5, 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. Read here to learn more about Diwali.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, explained | CNN
WEBNov 11, 2023 · CNN — 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...
The History and Significance of Diwali - Learn Religions
WEBJan 29, 2019 · Deepawali, Deepavali, or Diwali is the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. It is the festival of lights: deep means "light" and avali "a row" to become "a row of lights." Diwali is marked by four days of celebration, which literally illuminates the country with its brilliance and dazzles people with its joy. jayk7/Getty Images.
Diwali is the Indian festival of lights. Here's what to know about its ...
WEBOct 11, 2022 · EXPLAINER. 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. This year, Diwali begins Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, and the festival will be observed on Sunday, Nov. 12.
Diwali 2024: What Is Diwali? - The Old Farmer's Almanac
WEBApr 2, 2024 · What Is Diwali? Diwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) is a “festival of lights” that celebrates the triumph of light over dark, good over evil, and the blessings of victory, freedom, and enlightenment. The name comes from Sanksrit dipavali, meaning “row of …
The Ancient Origins of Diwali | HISTORY
WEBOct 19, 2017 · Every year around October and November, Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, or Deepavali—a festival of lights that stretches back more than 2,500 years. Diwali 2022 occurs on Monday,...
Here's how India is celebrating Diwali - NPR
WEBNov 4, 2021 · Diwali, or Deepawali, gets its name from the Sanskrit word deepavali, which means "row of clay lamps." Many people in India will light these lamps outside their homes to symbolize the inner...
Diwali 2023: What you need to know about the festival of light
WEBDiwali 2023: What you need to know about the festival of light. It's about the triumph of good over evil, but also a chance for family and friends to come together.
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