Deepavali (Diwali)
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The festival of lights, celebrated across India in Kartika. Homes are lit with diyas, Lakshmi is worshipped, and families share sweets. UNESCO added Deepavali to its intangible heritage list in 2025.
FestivalAll India
| Where | All of India |
|---|---|
| When | Kartika Amavasya (October–November) |
| Next date | 29 October 2027 (Naraka Chaturdasi 28 October; Govardhan Puja 30 October; Bhai Duj 31 October) |
What people do
- Diyas, rangoli and fireworks; Lakshmi Puja in the evening.
- In the east the night is Kali Puja; in Jain tradition it marks Mahavira's nirvana; Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas.
Significance
The victory of light over darkness.