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
4 天之前 · 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, 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,...
When is Diwali 2024? What to know about Hindu festival of lights
2024年10月30日 · Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu month of Kartik, which typically falls between the middle of October and the middle of November. This year, Diwali falls on October 31, according to the...
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. It takes its name from the word deepavali, Sanskrit for a row of lamps. Here's what you should know about the holiday ...
Everything You Need to Know About Diwali in 2024 | TIME
2024年10月31日 · D iwali 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 History and Significance of Diwali - Learn Religions
2019年1月29日 · Diwali is the biggest and brightest Hindu festival, marking the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Learn about the origins, legends, rituals, and traditions of Diwali, and how it is celebrated in different regions and cultures.
Explaining the history of Diwali, India's festival of lights
2022年10月11日 · Diwali is a five-day celebration of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists. Learn about the legends, rituals, and...
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...