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What is Diwali? And how to best celebrate? You'll certainly hear a lot about India's Festival of Lights if traveling through Asia in the fall.
The Diwali Festival — also known as the "Festival of Lights" — is an important Hindu holiday celebrated throughout India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, and other places with large Indian or Hindu populations. The tradition dates back to ancient times and is both jovial and festive.
Diwali is celebrated throughout India, however, it's especially prevalent in bigger cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur in Rajasthan. Although the Jainism version of Diwali is celebrated on the same night as the Hindu Diwali, the reasons for celebrating are different.
It is an important festival in India. It's also one of the biggest fall festivals in Asia. Similar to the Lunar New Year in January or February, Diwali is celebrated with family gatherings, new clothes, special treats, and meals. Many consider Diwali as a fresh start. Devotees make offerings to Lakshmi and Ganesha with hope for upcoming wealth and prosperity.
Fireworks shoot continuously, creating a spectacle of noise, chaos, and delight in some places. Cities glow with colorful lights, lanterns, string lights, and ghee lanterns. These are left on throughout the night as a celebration of good over evil and the triumph of inner light over ignorance. Loud firecrackers frighten evil spirits and unsuspecting tourists alike for days before and after Diwali.
The Diwali festival lasts for five days, but traditions vary. Preparations begin well in advance; fireworks go on for days afterward. The peak is usually on the third day, which is considered a sort of New Year's Eve. The last day is set aside for brothers and sisters to spend time together.
Temples are especially busy with rituals and religious rites during Diwali. Be respectful and cover yourself if you happen inside; don't take photos of worshipers.
Pronunciation
Diwali is often spelled with many variations depending on place and language, but what is the difference between Diwali and Deepavali?
Because the word is transliterated from Hindi, Tamil, and other alphabets, we end up with different pronunciations, just as the festival is celebrated in many different ways between the numerous ethnic groups and religions.