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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DiwaliDiwali - Wikipedia

    Diwali (English: / d ɪ ˈ w ɑː l iː /) [9] —also known as Dewali, Divali, [4] [41] or Deepavali (IAST: dīpāvalī)—comes from the Sanskrit dīpāvali meaning ' row or series of lights '. [ 23 ] [ 42 ] The term is derived from the Sanskrit words dīpa , ' lamp, light, lantern, candle, that which glows, shines, illuminates or knowledge ...

  2. Sep 13, 2024 · Diwali (Divali) is a major Hindu religious festival that lasts for five days during the lunar months of Ashvina and Karttika (October–November). The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights,” which are lit on the new-moon night.

  3. Oct 11, 2022 · Derived from the Sanskrit dipavali, which means “row of lights,” Diwali is known for the brightly burning clay lamps that celebrants line up outside their homes. (See dazzling pictures of...

  4. Let us see Significance of Diwali, Stories, customs & why do we celebrate Diwali. 1. Lighting of lamps. Diwali is the festival of lights - the festival of joy, prosperity, knowledge, and wisdom, as light represents many things. A physical lamp is just a symbol.

  5. Jan 29, 2019 · Diwali is the biggest of all Hindu festivals. Explore its origin, significance, and the four days of celebrations that mark this auspicious occasion. Skip to content

  6. Regardless of how one observes the festival, Diwali is a celebration of light overcoming darkness and a time for feasting, exchanging gifts, visiting friends and family, and more. The name Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word dipavali, which means “row of lights.”.

  7. www.history.com › news › the-ancient-origins-of-indias-biggest-holidayThe Ancient Origins of Diwali - HISTORY

    Oct 19, 2017 · Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is primarily celebrated by followers of the Hindu, Sikh and Jain faiths.

  8. Nov 11, 2023 · Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word deepavali, meaning “row of lights.” It marks the triumph of light over darkness, of good over evil. Though Diwali traditions vary according to region and...

  9. Nov 9, 2023 · Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

  10. Oct 20, 2011 · Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small earthenware oil lamps called diyas. These lamps, which are...