Deepavali - the very name of this festival reveals its meaning. The
festival is all about the
lighting diyas. Later the term
'Deepawali'
became
'Diwali'. Deepawali or
Diwali is also known as '
the festival of
lights', because on this day, people illuminate their
home and
premises
with
diyas and
colorful lights and flowers. Celebrated usually in the month of
October or November,
Diwali bears significance in the Hindu culture as
well as among Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains. The legends connected to the
festival are different for different religions.
Deepavali - the very name of this festival reveals its meaning. The
festival is all about the lighting diyas. Later the term 'Deepawali'
became 'Diwali'. Deepawali or Diwali is also known as 'the festival of
lights', because on this day, people illuminate their home and premises
with diyas and colorful lights and flowers. Celebrated usually in the month of
October or November, Diwali bears significance in the Hindu culture as
well as among Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains. The legends connected to the
festival are different for different religions.
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