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Diwali

दीपावली

The festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness

Diwali (Deepavali — 'row of lamps') is the most widely celebrated festival across multiple traditions. In Hinduism it celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his defeat of Ravana; Lakshmi is worshipped for prosperity; and Kali worship is practised in Bengal. In Jainism it marks Mahavira's attainment of moksha. In Sikhism it celebrates Guru Hargobind's release from imprisonment (Bandi Chhod Divas). In all traditions, lamps are lit to symbolise knowledge dispelling ignorance.

DeepavaliFestival of LightsDipotsava

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Festivals

Vishnucelebrated at Lakshmiworshipped at Kaliworshipped at (Bengal)Ramareturn celebrated at Mahaviranirvana celebrated at Guru Hargobind Sahib Jirelease (Bandi Chhod) celebrated at Sitareturn with Rama celebrated at

A 60-second practice

Light a candle or diya right now. Sit with it for one minute. Watch the flame. Let it remind you that a single light can dispel a room of darkness — so can a single act of kindness.

Celebrated at the new moon of Kartik — the darkest night of autumn.

Keep this offering free

MyBrahman is free and ad-free for everyone. If it has given you something, dāna keeps the lamp lit.

Offer dāna

Educational purposes only. Compiled from general reference sources and not reviewed by any religious authority. No disrespect is intended to any deity, tradition, scripture or community. For authoritative guidance, consult qualified scholars and primary texts.

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