Diwali - Wikipedia
VERKKODiwali (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".
What is Diwali? - BBC Bitesize
VERKKO01:49. The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'. When...
Diwali | Definition & Facts | Britannica
VERKKO5. toukok. 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 is the Indian festival of lights. Here's what to know ...
VERKKO11. lokak. 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,...
Diwali 2023: What you need to know about the festival of ...
VERKKO10 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...
Diwali—Festival of Lights - National Geographic Kids
VERKKODiwali: Festival of Lights. In 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,...
Diwali 2023: What you need to know about the festival of light
VERKKO10 November 2023. Share. Images: Getty. Check out the thousands at a Diwali switch-on event. See how people braved the rain to celebrate. And find out about Holi, another big festival. Hinduism....
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