Diwali
The Rangoli of Lights.jpg
Rangoli decorations, made using coloured fine powder or sand, are popular during Diwali.
Also calledDeepavali
Observed byHindus, Jains, Sikhs, some Buddhists (notably Newar Buddhists)
TypeReligious, cultural, seasonal
SignificanceSee below
CelebrationsDiya lighting,puja(worship and prayer),vrat(fasting),dāna(charity),melā(fairs/shows), home cleansing and decoration, fireworks, gifts, feast and sweets
Beginsāśvina māsa (amānta) / kārtika māsa (purnimānta), kṛṣṇa pakṣa, trayodaśī tithi
Endskārtika māsa, śukla pakṣa, dvitīyā tithi
DateAshvin, Krishna, Thrayodashi, Kartika, Shukla, Dwitiya
2022 dateOctober
  • 21 (Dhanteras/Yama Deepam)
  • 22 (Naraka Chaturdashi/Kali Chaudas/Hanuman Puja/Chhoti Diwali)
  • 23 (Lakshmi Puja/Kali Puja/Sharda Puja/Kedar Gauri Vrat)
  • 24 (Govardhan Puja/Balipratipada/Gujarati New Year)
  • 25 (Bhai Dooj/Vishwakarma Puja)
FrequencyAnnual
Related toDiwali (Jainism), Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, Bandna