Diwali is one of Hinduism’s most popular festivals, it represents the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.”
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Diwali is observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Newar Buddhists, and while each faith commemorates different historical events and stories, the festival represents the same symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.
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Other religions in India celebrate their festivals in addition to Diwali. The Jains celebrate Diwali to commemorate Mahavira’s final liberation, the Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas to commemorate Guru Hargobind’s release from a Mughal prison.
During Diwali, people dress up in their finest clothes, decorate their homes with diyas and rangoli, perform worship ceremonies for Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth, light fireworks, and enjoy family feasts with mithai (sweets) and gifts.
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