Hindu Festival Diwali

Hindu Festival Diwali

Diwali, a Hindu festival of Light and Wisdom, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual winning of knowledge over ignorance and the constant clash between light and darkness.

mainly originates from Hindu or Sanatan Dharma, the celebration is seen in Sikh and Jain diaspora as well. In Sanskrit, it is revered as ‘Deepawali’ and the word Deepa literally means light or illumination.

It signifies that no matter what, truth and positive aspects eradicate negativity and all evils from life when one is truly aligned with the inner self.
This festival is marked with rangoli, flower decoration and ritual holy baths often performed by Hindus. Every region or state across India varies in its traditions and customs that it follows. Diwali is a unique blend of prayers to Goddess Durga who brings wealth, purity and prosperity and highlights new beginnings.
It is undeniable that the divine powers are felt even today in Kali Yuga which is
the age of darkness, strife, hostility, etc for a period of 4,32,000 years, according to the Hindu Mythology. Diwali repeatedly reminds humanity to carry out pious acts