is it Diwali or Divali or Dipawali?

Answer 1

Diwali is how it's spelled in English, but it's pronounced Divali. Indians usually switch pronunciations of w's and v's.

In the northern areas of India it's generally known as Diwali. In the south, its Deepawali (pronounced Deepavali).

However, all are the same holiday.

Answer 2

All three are the same. Diwali and Divali are the same, but the Western accent makes the 'w' sound like a 'v'. Officially, the holiday is called Deepawali, but it is shortened to Diwali. All three are acceptable.

Answer 3

Depends on where you are in india. In southern parts of India it is called deepavali which in english means "festival of lights". In northern parts it goes by both Diwali and Divali

Answer 4

It is Dipawali. Dip means The Diva or Candle and Awali means Aagman(to come).

I hope you had a wonderful and safe Dipawali.

Answer 5

well it all depends....diwali is how i spell it and pronouce it...but some other people spell is divali and pronouce it that way too like my cousin...both are correct...and its the same festival of lights...and no matter how u spell or say it...your prayers won't be any different...lol

but most trini ppl like myself that are hindu...say diwali or divali =)

hope everyone had a great diwali full of lights and happiness =)

Answer 6

Earlier it is Deepavali presently Diwali, In south Indian language Telugu it pronounce as Deepavali.

Answer 7

traditionally, it is pronounced diWali but of course western culture has kicked in and made it SOUND like diVali

Answer 8

The southerners call it Deepavali, The northerners call it Diwali.

Answer 9

Dipawali

Answer 10

DEEPAVALI that is the traditional way and it has been shortened to diwali ..but all of it works fine =)