Diwali
Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, notably Newar Buddhists. The festival usually lasts five days... Wikipedia
- Also called: Deepavali
- Observed by: Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, some Buddhists (notably Newar Buddhists)
- Type: Religious, cultural, seasonal
- Significance: See below
- Celebrations: Diya lighting, puja, home decoration, shopping, fireworks, fasting, gifts, feast and sweets
- Date: Amavasya of Kartik month, (Date varies per Hindu calendar)
- date: Amavasya of Kartik month, (Date varies per Hindu calendar)
- Frequency: Annual
- Related to: Diwali (Jainism), Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, Bandna
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