What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?
- Diwali is an important festival in India, especially for Hindus, marked by prayers, family gatherings, and fireworks.
- The name Diwali comes from “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights.”
- People place clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolize light’s victory over darkness.
- Diwali usually falls in late October or early November and includes lights, sweets, gifts, and colorful rangoli designs.
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What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of fireworks.
Umrao Ganj | Diwali festival was celebrated with great pomp in Government High School Thana. Rangoli decoration competition was held for the children. Pooja thali decoration competition was held. Children participated enthusiastically. Teachers told the students how to celebrate Diwali. They made them aware to use firecrackers with caution. The importance of Diwali was also told to the children. Principal Ragini Thakur and the entire staff were …
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and is widely commemorated with prayers, family gatherings and fireworks.
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