2007-02-01 19:53:37 · 4 answers · asked by Phillip 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Diwali is the festival of light and is celebrated by Hindus in the month of november. the last Diwali celebration i witnessed was marked with dark streets lit by small oil lamps and candles and food was shared with neighbours and the poor
2007-02-01 20:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by therna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diwali, also called Deepavali or Divali, is a major Hindu festival that is very significant in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for mankind. Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional dīpa (earthen lamp). Fireworks are associated with the festival.
2007-02-02 03:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by TheAnswerChicks 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Diwali is the festival of lights, celebrated by the hindus, in India. It is celebrated grandly and is symbolic of the victory of light and goodness over dark and evilness.
2007-02-02 03:58:08 · answer #3 · answered by wizard of the East 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali
2007-02-02 04:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by dragonwych 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋