Diwali is derived from the word ''Deepavali,'' which means ''a row of lights.'' Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolize the victory of light over ...

Diwali is celebrated as the festival of lights, during which homes are decorated with candles. Diwali projects the rich and glorious past and teaches its observers to uphold the true values of life.

It is celebrated by Hindu people across the world. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'.

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the festival of lights. It is the celebration of the triumph of dark over light and good over evil, and is typically observed in South Asian countries ...

"It unites people of all faiths and backgrounds." The lights often seen in the Diwali Festival are a symbol of dispelling dark over light, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and renewal and ...

Invisible Prophet writes about learning the swastika is an ancient symbol of peace in Hinduism and Buddhism—distinct from its misuse in history ...