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, 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,...
Diwali 2024: What Is Diwali? - The Old Farmer's Almanac
2024年11月1日 · 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 Sanksrit dipavali, meaning “row of lights.”
Diwali | Indian Religious Holiday, Observances, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月17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?
The Ancient Origins of Diwali - HISTORY
2017年10月19日 · Every year around October and November, Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, or Deepavali—a festival of lights that stretches back more than 2,500 years. Diwali 2024 falls on Thursday,...
Diwali 2024 Date in India: Deepavali Date, Puja Timings, History, …
2024年10月29日 · Diwali, also known as Deepavali or the holiday of lights, is a major Hindu holiday with deep cultural and spiritual meaning. It represents the triumph of light over darkness, righteousness over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
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 their homes to...
Diwali/Deepavali - timeanddate.com
Diwali is also known as Deepavali, Dipavali, Dewali, Deepawali, or the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated in October or November each year. Diwali celebrations can last for about five days.