Diwali — the Festival of Lights — is one of the most important Hindu festivals of the year, celebrated across India and by Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and some Buddhist communities worldwide. It marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Homes are decorated with oil lamps (diyas) and colorful rangoli, fireworks light the skies, sweets are shared, and families gather to pray and celebrate. The exact date varies each year based on the Hindu lunar calendar.
The exact date of Diwali 2026 has not yet been officially confirmed. Diwali follows the Hindu lunar calendar and typically falls in October or November. Check back closer to the date for the confirmed 2026 date.
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. In Hindu tradition, it most commonly marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, as told in the Ramayana.
Diwali is celebrated by lighting diyas (oil lamps) and candles, decorating homes with rangoli, bursting fireworks, exchanging sweets and gifts, and performing Lakshmi Puja (prayer to the goddess of wealth).
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