12/11/2023
Shubh Diwali
More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights today.
Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals in India. It’s also widely celebrated in Nepal, Malaysia, Fiji and other countries with large South Asian diasporas. Homes, businesses and public spaces are lit up with diyas, or oil lamps made from clay, and fireworks displays abound. People gather with their families, eat sweets and exchange gifts.
Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word deepavali, meaning “row of lights.”
It marks the triumph of light over darkness, of good over evil.
Diwali is celebrated every year in autumn, usually falling between October and November. The festival lasts five days, from the 13th day of the dark half of the lunar month Ashvina to the second day of the light half of the lunar month Karttika. (The corresponding dates in the Gregorian calendar usually fall in late October and November.), with the main celebration occurring on the third day.
This year, Diwali is being observed on Sunday, November 12.
May this auspicious day bring love and abundance of all good things in your life and community 🪔🌟🪔