Diwali - Wikipedia
Diwali (English: / d ɪ ˈ w ɑː l iː /), 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.
The History and Significance of Diwali - Learn Religions
Jan 29, 2019 · Historically, Diwali can be traced back to ancient India. It most likely began as an important harvest festival. However, there are various legends pointing to the origin of Diwali. Some believe it to be the celebration of the marriage …
The Ancient Origins of Diwali - HISTORY
Oct 19, 2017 · The Ancient Origins of Diwali. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is primarily celebrated by followers of the Hindu, Sikh and Jain faiths. By: Becky Little. Updated: October 30, 2024...
Explaining the history of Diwali, India's festival of lights
Oct 11, 2022 · In northern India, Diwali commemorates Prince Rama’s triumphant return to the city of Ayodhya after 14 years of exile due to the plotting of his evil stepmother—and after a heroic rescue of his...
A History of Diwali - JSTOR Daily
Oct 29, 2024 · Digging deep into the archive, Gode writes that in the sixth and seventh centuries CE, Diwali was referenced in the Nilamata Purana of Kashmir and Sri Harsa’s play Nagananda.However, the oldest reference he found came from the Kamasutra (50–400 CE), which mentions a festival called Yaksharatri. Twelfth-century scholar and Jain saint …
Diwali | Indian Religious Holiday, Observances, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 1, 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.
What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights? | AP News - Associated Press …
Oct 31, 2024 · Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer. Diwali is derived from the word ...
The Story of Diwali — Google Arts & Culture
Diwali is grandly celebrated, not just in India, but in countries and diasporic communities across the globe. And while many associate Diwali with Ram’s return to Ayodhya, its origin stories...
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, explained | CNN
Oct 15, 2024 · Though Diwali traditions vary according to region and religion, the myths and historical stories behind the holiday share themes of justice and liberation. When is Diwali?
The history of Diwali: The five-day festival of light
Samhain and the pagan roots of Halloween. The stories and history behind Diwali. Hindus celebrate Diwali, but it is observed in different religions as well. Jains and Sikhs also have their own traditions, with their own religious significance surrounding the festival.