
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.
Diwali | Indian Religious Holiday, Observances, & Facts | Britannica
2025年2月10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, 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.
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
2025年2月17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.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, explained | CNN
2024年10月15日 · 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. Homes,...
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.
The Ancient Origins of Diwali - HISTORY
2017年10月19日 · Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is primarily celebrated by followers of the Hindu, Sikh and Jain faiths. Updated: October 30, 2024 | Original: October 19, 2017. Every year around...
What is Diwali, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?
2023年11月10日 · 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...
Diwali: Festival of Lights - National Geographic Kids
Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside...