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What is Diwali, and how is it celebrated?

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual light over darkness, per the Hindu American Foundation.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most popular holidays in India, and for Hindus in particular. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. A celebration of good over evil, ...
Individuals participate in a Diwali prayer service, passing among one another a lit flame during an Aarti ceremony. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Individuals in Orlando joined together for a Diwali ...
Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. Millions of Hindus and South Asians around the world are celebrating the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and ...
A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT: Attendees donned their best attire for the Diwali celebration at Ashley Park. Even the youngest family members wore handmade garments for the 5-day festival. (Jill Holloway/The ...
On Oct. 26, Shanti, the Hindu student organization, celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights. Approximately 1,000 students and community members attended the annual candle lighting on the Green, ...
Friday night, vibrant lights and music enveloped the MSU Union Ballroom as over 300 students gathered to celebrate Diwali. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights and also celebrated by other Indian ...
Diwali's annual five-day celebration, also known as Deepavali or Divali, ended on Oct. 22 in 2025. Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, its ...
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most popular holidays in India, and for Hindus in particular. A celebration of good over evil, it is observed across faiths over five days with gatherings ...