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Deepawali also spelled Divali in other countries or Diwali, Diwali is popularly known as the festival of lights. This is an important five-day festival in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism, which occurred between mid-October and mid-November. For most Hindus and Indians, Diwali is the biggest holiday of the year and is celebrated with families engaged in traditional activities and in their homes. Deepavali is a holiday in India, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Mauritius, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Fiji, Suriname and Guyana
The name Diwali is itself a contraction of the word Deepavali (Sanskrit: दीपावली Deepavali), which means row of lamps [3] Diwali means lighting of lamps made of clay (diyas) (or Deep Sanskrit दीप ). Filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. During Diwali celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends. Some Indian business community would be starting the first day of Diwali, in the hope of prosperity for the next year.
. In Jainism, Diwali marks the attainment of moksha by Mahavira in 527 BCIn Sikhism, Deepavali commemorates the return of Guru Har Gobind Ji in Amritsar after the release of 52 imprisoned Hindu kings in Fort of Gwalior by Emperor Jahangir, the people lit candles and diyas to celebrate his return. This is the reason for Sikhs also refer to as Deepavali Bandi Chhorh Divas, the day of the release of detainees. "Deepavali is considered a national holiday in India and Nepal.
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