Diwali, or Deepavali, is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that we light outside our homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians.
The Diwali festival actually runs for five days, with the main celebrations happening on the third day in most places in India.
Hindus interpret the Diwali story based upon where they live:
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