Diwali is commonly celebrated in the honour of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. The religious significance of Diwali varies regionally within India. One tradition links the festival to legends in the …

Dec 13, 2025 · Diwali, also spelled Divali, is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights.” The …

Nov 25, 2025 · What Is Diwali? 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 …

Oct 7, 2025 · Diwali is known as the festival of lights for people of Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh descent. Here are traditions, celebrations and customs for the holiday.

Observed by more than a billion people across faiths, this five-day festival of lights brings prayer, feasts, fireworks and, for some, a new year. Students light earthen oil lamps on rangoli, a...

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual light over darkness, per the Hindu American Foundation.

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 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 diaspora. …

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, legends, and …

Diwali is a jubilant proclamation of light's triumphant dance over darkness, of good's resounding victory over evil, and of knowledge's ultimate conquest over ignorance. The festival unfolds over five days, …