Diwali
the Hindu festival of lights, celebrated as a religious holiday throughout India, falling between mid-October and mid-November.
- Also Di·va·li, De·wa·li .
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How to use Diwali in a sentence
On the night of the Shyama pooja (Dewali) which occurs about the middle of November, this picture is brought out and worshipped.
Indian Ghost Stories | S. Mukerji
British Dictionary definitions for Diwali
/ (dɪˈwɑːlɪ) /
a major Hindu religious festival, honouring Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Held over the New Year according to the Vikrama calendar, it is marked by feasting, gifts, and the lighting of lamps
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