Deepavali

Deepavali or Dewali (popularly known as the festivals of light) is a 5-day festival from Mid-October to Mid-November (celebrated by the followers of Hinduism, Shikhism and Jainism). The date of Deepavali is judged by the position of the moon. Diwali is part of the word Deepavali which means 'row of lamps'. Deepavali involves lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify good over evil. Before Deepavali, the celebrants decorate their houses with oil lamps. During Deepavali , the celebrants wear new clothes and distribute sweets and snacks to family members and friends.