Diwali - Wikipedia
Diwali (English: / d ɪ ˈ w ɑː l iː /), also called Deepavali (IAST: Dīpāvalī) or Deepawali (IAST: Dīpāwalī), [4] is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism.
What is Diwali, when is it and how do you celebrate the holiday? – …
2024年10月29日 · Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil. Here's what you should know about the holiday including how to celebrate.
Diwali | Indian Religious Holiday, Observances, & Facts | Britannica
2024年12月21日 · 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.
What is Diwali: Here's all you should know : NPR
2024年10月30日 · Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated holidays. It overlaps with other harvest rituals and festivals. The dates for the...
Diwali 2025: What Is Diwali? - The Old Farmer's Almanac
2024年12月3日 · Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights,” celebrating the triumph of good over evil. In 2025, the main celebration of Diwali starts on the evening of October 20 and is celebrated on the 21st. Learn more about Diwali traditions, including special Indian foods and sweets.
The History and Significance of Diwali - Learn Religions
2019年1月29日 · Diwali is marked by four days of celebration, which literally illuminates the country with its brilliance and dazzles people with its joy. The Diwali festival occurs in late October or early November. It falls on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik, so it varies every year.
Diwali Customs and Traditions You Should Know About
2024年10月2日 · Essentially, Diwali, or Deepavali, is the festival of light destroying darkness when good triumphs evil. Every Indian home prepares for Diwali in the ancient traditional ways and celebrates the festival with long-established customs.
When is Diwali and what does the festival celebrate?
Diwali, also known as the 'festival of lights', is a celebration of ancient king Rama's return to his rightful place as ruler of the kingdom of Ayodhya, and represents the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Source: Getty / Lisa Maree Williams.
What is Diwali? All About the 2024 Festival of Lights - Parade
2024年11月1日 · 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? - BBC Bitesize
Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'. Diwali is also celebrated in Sikhism and Jainism.