India · Festival of Lights
Diwali/Deepavali
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Wishing you a bright and joyful Diwali!
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About Diwali/Deepavali
Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is a major religious celebration for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. In India, it is a significant national cultural observance marked by lighting lamps, decorating homes with rangoli, and exchanging sweets.
How it's celebrated
- Lighting diyas and candles to welcome prosperity
- Drawing colourful rangoli at the entrance
- Lakshmi puja in the evening
- Sharing sweets and gifts with family and friends
When is Diwali/Deepavali in India?
Diwali/Deepavali dates from 2023 to 2031
- 2023Sunday, 12 NovemberPast
- 2024Thursday, 31 OctoberPast
- 2025Monday, 20 OctoberPast
- 2026Sunday, 8 November in 7 days
- 2027Friday, 29 Octoberin 362 days
- 2028Tuesday, 17 Octoberin 716 days
- 2029Monday, 5 Novemberin 1100 days
- 2030Saturday, 26 Octoberin 1455 days
- 2031Friday, 14 Novemberin 1839 days
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