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Diwali and Beyond
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  Diyas On Diwali, lighting oil-filled clay lamps called diyas is an important part of the celebration. (more) Diwali and Beyond Celebrating Dussehra, Dhanteras, Kali Puja, Bandi Chhor Diwas, Tihar, and other festivals Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/How-is-Diwali-celebrated Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

  External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Written by Tamanna Nangia Tamanna Nangia is Associate Editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over five years of experience in editorial processes, handling many different aspects of the publishing process: content development,... Tamanna Nangia Fact-checked by Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 •Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, which weaves together several legends, traditions, and cultures. It is generally characterized by the soft glow of oil-filled diyas and the sound of firecrackers. In many regions of India, Diwali marks the victory of good over evil, commemorating the triumph of the Hindu deity Rama (an incarnation of the god Vishnu) over the 10-headed demon (rakshasa) king Ravana, who abducted Rama’s wife, Sita, as recounted in the Sanskrit epic Ramayana. Diwali also marks the return...

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