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Diwali or Deepavali, India’s Festival of Lights, is a celebration of light triumphing over darkness. Explore the five-day journey of Dhanteras, Lakshmi Puja, Bhai Dooj, and regional variations in traditions, foods, and rituals. Discover how this festival unites communities worldwide with its universal message of hope and prosperity.
What is it? Diwali, or Deepawali, is India’s biggest and most important festival of the year. Diwali is a 5-day holiday celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects […]