Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the most celebrated Hindu festival of lights. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

The five-day festival includes Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Homes are decorated with diyas, rangoli, and colorful lights.

In 2026, Diwali falls on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Dhanteras is on 27 October and Bhai Dooj on 31 October.

Why Diwali is Special

Diwali celebrates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. It also honors Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Lighting diyas symbolizes dispelling darkness and ignorance.

How People Celebrate Diwali

Celebration Activities

Lighting diyas and candles
Creating beautiful rangoli
Lakshmi-Ganesh puja
Bursting firecrackers (eco-friendly)
Exchanging gifts and sweets

Traditional Customs

Decorating with diyas and rangoli
Performing Lakshmi Puja
Wearing new clothes
Sharing sweets and gifts
Family gatherings and feasts

Diwali Greetings & Wishes 💬

Hindi

दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! शुभ दीपावली!

English

Happy Diwali! May your life be illuminated with happiness!

Hinglish

Happy Diwali! Diye ki roshni se aapka ghar jagmage!

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दीपावली का यह पावन त्योहार आपके जीवन में खुशियों की सौगात लाए। शुभ दीपावली!

लक्ष्मी जी विराजें आपके द्वार, सोने-चांदी से भर जाए आपका घर-बार। दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!

अंधेरा दूर हो और रोशनी आए, इस दीवाली आपके सारे सपने सच हो जाएं। शुभ दीपावली!

दीयों की रोशनी से जगमगाए आपका संसार, आपको और आपके परिवार को दीपावली का प्यार!

पटाखों की गूंज और मिठाइयों की मिठास, दीवाली लाए आपके जीवन में नई आस। हैप्पी दिवाली!

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