Diwali

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil,... Wikipedia

• Also called:  Deepavali
• Observed by:  Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, some Buddhists (notably Newar Buddhists)
• Type:  Religious, cultural, seasonal
• Celebrations:  Diya lighting, puja (worship and prayer), havan (fire offering), vrat (fasting), dāna (charity), melā (fairs/shows), home cleansing and decoration, fireworks, gifts, and partaking in a feast and sweets
• Frequency:  Annual
• Related to:  Diwali (Jainism), Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, Bandna