Diwali or Deepavali is a 5-day long festival that marks the beginning of Hindu New Year according to the Lunar Calendar. It falls between mid-October and mid-November, and celebrated throughout the world. Diwali literally means the ‘Festival of Lights‘. This festival celebrates the victory of goodness over evil and the light over darkness. For Hindus, this is one of the most important festivals of the year, and an official holiday in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Guyana, Mauritius, Malaysia, Singapore, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Fiji. During the festival of lights, the top of doorways are hung with mango leaves and marigold flowers. On this special day, people exchange gifts, light firecrackers, cleans houses, wear new clothes and have festive meals with family and friends. It is also a custom among Hindus to pray to Lakshmi during this time, who is the Goddess of wealth, light, prosperity and wisdom. Here are some beautiful pictures of Diwali from around the world.
Diwali, The Festival of Lights Photos
Happy Diwali To Everyone!