Dipavali (IAST: Dīpāvalī), [a] commonly known as Diwali (/ dɪˈwɑːliː /), [4] is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism.

Oct 17, 2024 · Explore the enchanting mythological tales behind Diwali in our captivating article. From Lord Ramas return to the triumph of Goddess Lakshmi, explore the rich stories that …

Oct 17, 2025 · Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is observed by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains worldwide, portraying the virtue of good over evil and light over darkness. The festival marks …

Oct 8, 2025 · Discover the Diwali story in English and Hindi for kids and adults. Learn about Lord Rama, Krishna, Narakasura, and the festival of lights. Read short stories, moral tales, and …

Oct 19, 2017 · Every year around October and November, Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, or Deepavali—a festival of lights that stretches back more than 2,500 years.

Oct 7, 2025 · Diwali is known as the festival of lights for people of Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh descent. Here are traditions, celebrations and customs for the holiday.

Find out all about the Hindu festival of Diwali with fun activities, films and things to make at home.

Nov 2, 2021 · We delve into the five-day Festival of Lights to discover the Diwali story and traditions, and how you can take part in the beautiful festivities.

Diwali is so widely celebrated—it’s an important religious festival for Hindus, but is also observed among Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists—that it has no single origin story.

Looking for the real story of Diwali? Read a simple and engaging Deepavali story that explains the meaning and traditions behind the Festival of Lights.