
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 such as Jainism and Sikhism.
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 History and Significance of Diwali - Learn Religions
2019年1月29日 · Deepawali, Deepavali, or Diwali is the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. It is the festival of lights: deep means "light" and avali "a row" to become "a row of lights." Diwali is marked by four days of celebration, which literally illuminates the country with its brilliance and dazzles people with its joy.
Diwali 2025: What Is Diwali? | Dates and Traditions | The Old ...
4 天之前 · Diwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) is a festival of lights that celebrates the triumph of light over dark, good over evil, and the blessings of victory, freedom, and enlightenment. The name comes from Sanskrit Deepavali, meaning “row of lights.”
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,...
Why Is Deepavali or Diwali Celebrated and What Is Its ...
2021年10月29日 · Sadhguru: Diwali or Deepavali is the “festival of lights.” One reason why light is so significant in human life is the way our visual apparatus is made. For other creatures, light simply means survival. But for a human being, light is not just about seeing or not seeing.
Diwali | Indian Religious Holiday, Observances, & Facts ...
2025年2月10日 · Diwali, also spelled Divali, is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term , meaning “row of lights.” The festival generally symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Which religions celebrate Diwali?