Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival that has great cultural and spiritual significance
Cambridge, ON – Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The lighting of diyas represents the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.
Diwali is celebrated in the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin and Kartika, which typically fall between mid-October and mid-November. According to the ancient Hindu calendar, Diwali is observed annually on Amavasya, the fifteenth day of the month of Kartik.
Deepawali, also known as Diwali, is one of the most anticipated and widely celebrated festivals in India and across many parts of the world among Hindus.
Diwali is a five-day-long celebration that commences with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj. It is often considered the festival of lights, joy, prosperity, and happiness. Celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy, Diwali falls on the darkest night of the year in the Hindu month of Kartik, called Kartik Amavasya.
People celebrate Diwali by lighting up their homes and streets with diyas and candles, dressing up in new clothes, exchanging gifts, and indulging in delicious traditional food.
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The Vancouver Canucks celebrated Diwali on Monday night. The festivities included music by local DJs, dancing, and food vendors. Click here to see the video
