The festival is held every year on a different date, but it usually takes place in October or November.
The position of the new moon determines the dates. During the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartika, it is celebrated.
It will take place from October 23 to October 27 in 2022, with October 24 being the festival's most significant day.
Diwali is celebrated by whom and for what reason?
Diwali, which originated in India, is celebrated worldwide by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains for various reasons.
Hindus commemorate the 14-year exile of Lord Rama, an avatar of the Hindu supreme god Lord Vishnu, to the Kingdom of Ayodhya with his wife and brother.
To welcome them home, the towns and streets are illuminated with diwas (candles).
Diwali is celebrated in South India as the day that Sri Krishna and Satyabhama defeated the demon Narakasura.
Diwali is celebrated by others in honor of the Goddess Lakshmi coin, who is believed to bring prosperity and wealth.
The celebrations often include a puja, or worship of the Goddess, to ask for good health and happiness.
Sikhs, on the other hand, commemorate the early 1600s release of the sixth guru, Hargobind Singh, from prison.
Diwali marks the attainment of Nirvana by Lord Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankara.
According to the British Sikh Association, Diwali celebrations in UK cities have probably grown to be the largest outside of India.
A spokesperson for the association told the PA news agency, "Diwali is celebrated at the residence of the Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street, at the House of Commons, with cross-party Parliamentarians joining in the celebrations as we are today."
"Diwali at Trafalgar Square is attended by thousands, including tourists visiting the capital who are mesmerized by the colorful music, dance, and food pageant."
How do people mark the occasion?
The Hindu Council UK says that Diwali is "probably best experienced in India," but celebrations can be found all over the world.
A representative of the organization stated Diwali has developed into a massive celebration of Indian culture and customs, particularly in London. from dance performances to live music and more. London goes all out.
It is a family-friendly event that includes workshops, music, dance performances, and some activities for kids. In addition, all of the food stalls offer a wide selection of Indian cuisine, and the festival concludes with a massive fireworks display.
In India, houses are frequently cleaned, renovated, and always illuminated with oil lamps and sparkling fairy lights. Rangolis, or floor designs, are used to decorate the majority of foyers and doorways.
“Children wait at the sweet shops to purchase sweets, excited youngsters light up the skies with their repertoire of carefully sourced firecrackers and shout ‘Happy Diwali’ to the unsuspecting passers-by,” according to the article.
People also give each other clothes and sweets as diwali gifts, and markets and stalls sell things months before the festival.
