Diwali Information
Diwali Significance Diwali is also known as Dipavali/Dipawali. Diwali is the biggest and the brightest festival in all of Hindu festivals. Diwali is marked by five days of celebrations.It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. In the lead-up to Diwali , people will prepare by cleaning, renovating, and decorating their homes and workplaces. During the Diwali people wear their finest clothes, illuminate the interior and exterior of their homes with diyas. lanterns in Diwali The Diwali festival occurs in late October or early November. It falls on the (no moon day) of the Hindu month of Kartik –October/November, so it varies every year. Each of the five days in the festival of Diwali is marked with a different tradition. What remains constant is the celebration of life, its enjoyment, and a sense of goodness. The Origins of Diwali The word Diwali is originated from the Sanskrit word meaning row of lights...