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Diwali (often written Deepavali) is a significant festival in Hinduism,
Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and an official holiday in India.
Adherents of these religions celebrate Diwali as the Festival of Lights.
They light diyas—cotton-like string wicks inserted in small clay pots filled
with coconut oil—to signify victory of good over the evil within an individual.
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Where :
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India, Nepal
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The five day festival of Diwali occurs on the new moon between October 13-November 14.
On the Hindu calendar it is centered on the new moon day that ends the month of Asvina
and begins the month of Kartika, beginning on the 13th day of the dark half of Asvina (Asvina 28th)
and ending on the 2nd day of the bright half of Kartika (Kartika 2nd).
The main day of celebration varies regionally.
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More Details :
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Diwali (often written Deepavali) is a significant festival in Hinduism,
Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and an official holiday in India.
Adherents of these religions celebrate Diwali as the Festival of Lights.
They light diyas—cotton-like string wicks inserted in small clay pots filled
with coconut oil—to signify victory of good over the evil within an individual.
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Oil lamps on the eve of Diwali.
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References :
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Wikipedia : Diwali
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See the dates on which Diwali is celebrated :
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Diwali
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| 2008 |
October |
28 |
Tuesday |
| 2009 |
October |
17 |
Saturday |
| 2010 |
November |
05 |
Friday |
| 2011 |
October |
26 |
Wednesday |
| 2012 |
November |
13 |
Tuesday |
| 2013 |
November |
03 |
Sunday |
| 2014 |
October |
23 |
Thursday |
| 2015 |
November |
11 |
Wednesday |
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