Diwali

Diwali, also called Deepavali or Deepawali, is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolises the spiritual victory... Wikipedia

• Also called:  Deepavali
• Observed by:  Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, some Buddhists (notably Newar Buddhists)
• Type:  Religious, cultural, seasonal
• Celebrations:  Diya lighting, puja (worship and prayer), Hukka Paati in Mithila region, havan (fire offering), vrat (fasting), dāna (charity), melā (fairs/shows), home cleansing and decoration, fireworks, gifts
• Frequency:  Annual
• Related to:  Diwali (Jainism), Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, Bandna
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo