Diwali, the most significant festival for Hindus, is a five-day celebration symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, observed by over a billion people.
Celebrated on October 31 and November 1 this year in the U.S., Diwali's coincidence with Halloween sparked creativity, leading to #Diwaloween memes and unique traditions.
The festival, derived from 'Deepavali' meaning a row of lights, unites different faiths in a common celebration of good over evil, represented through various regional stories.
Ceremonies range from feasting and fireworks to symbolic rituals, such as early morning oil baths in southern India, and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi in the north.
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