Diwali

Start: Sunday, November 8, 2026 12:00AM
End: Thursday, November 12, 2026 11:45PM

Diwali is the grand festival of lights that symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrated usually in October or November, it marks the joyous return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years in exile. During this five-day celebration, people thoroughly clean and decorate their homes with colorful rangolis, candles, and earthen oil lamps called diyas. Families gather in the evenings to perform puja to worship Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity, share delicious sweets, wear new clothes, and celebrate with bright fireworks. Ultimately, Diwali fosters unity, kindness, and togetherness among loved ones and communities.