Diwali - Wikipedia
Diwali (English: / dɪˈwɑːliː /), also called Deepavali (IAST: Dīpāvalī) or Deepawali (IAST: Dīpāwalī), [4] is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions …
Diwali | Indian Religious Holiday, Observances, & Facts | Britannica
Jun 21, 2025 · 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 …
What is Diwali: Here's all you should know : NPR
Oct 30, 2024 · 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.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, explained | CNN
Oct 15, 2024 · Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals in India. It’s also widely celebrated in Nepal, Malaysia, Fiji and other countries with large South Asian diasporas. …
Diwali 2025: What Is Diwali? - The Old Farmer's Almanac
Mar 10, 2025 · Diwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) is a festival of lights that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and the blessings of victory, …
The History and Significance of Diwali - Learn Religions
Jan 29, 2019 · Diwali is the biggest of all Hindu festivals. Explore its origin, significance, and the four days of celebrations that mark this auspicious occasion.
What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights? | AP News
Oct 31, 2024 · 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 is Diwali, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?
Nov 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 …
Explaining the history of Diwali, India's festival of lights
Oct 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.
The Ultimate Diwali Guide: Traditions, Rituals, and Festivities of ...
Oct 31, 2024 · Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. This comprehensive guide delves into Diwali’s origins, …