Diwali

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights with its variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and... Wikipedia

• Also called:  Deepavali
• Observed by:  Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, some Buddhists (notably Newar Buddhists) and Muslims
• Type:  Religious, cultural, seasonal
• Significance:  See below
• Celebrations:  Diya lighting, puja (worship and prayer), havan (fire offering), vrat (fasting), dāna (charity), melā (fairs/shows), home cleansing and decoration, fireworks, gifts, and partaking in a feast and sweets
• Begins:  Ashwayuja 27 or Ashwayuja 28 (amanta tradition), Kartika 12 or Kartika 13 (purnimanta tradition)
• Ends:  Kartika 2 (amanta tradition), Kartika 17 (purnimanta tradition)
• Frequency:  Annual
• Related to:  Diwali (Jainism), Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, Bandna
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo