Deepawali / Dipavali / Diwali | |
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Rangoli decorations, made using coloured powder, are popular during Diwali | |
Observed by | Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists[1] |
Type | Indian, Cultural, Seasonal |
Begins | Dhanteras, 2 days before Diwali |
Ends | Bhai Dooj, 2 days after Diwali |
Date | Kartik Amavasya (Varies per Hindu Lunisolar calendar) |
2019 date | 27 October (Sunday) |
2020 date | 14 November (Saturday) |
2021 date | 4 November (Thursday) |
Celebrations | Diya and lighting, home decoration, shopping, fireworks, puja (prayers), gifts, performing religious rituals, feast and sweets |
Related to | Kali Puja, Diwali (Jainism), Bandi Chhor Divas |
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