variants
or less commonly Divali
or Dewali
plural Diwalis also Divalis or Dewalis
: a Hindu festival of lights held in late October or early November
Candlelight and lanterns are traditional beacons of autumn and winter for many cultures—from Diwali to Christmas to Hanukkah—as communities usher in longer nights.—
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Tejal Vallam of Rocky Hill wrote that Diwali is one of the most important holidays for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in the state.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Dinosaur Diary will land on May 5, with Kasukabe Dancers in India debuting during Diwali season in October.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
How is Diwali celebrated? Diwali celebrations begin by devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess' arrival, as per Smithsonian.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Shruti, who did not share her last name due to privacy concerns, said that her San Jose home was burglarized while her family was at a friend’s home to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Dinosaur Diary will land on May 5, with Kasukabe Dancers in India debuting during Diwali season in October.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
How is Diwali celebrated? Diwali celebrations begin by devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess' arrival, as per Smithsonian.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Shruti, who did not share her last name due to privacy concerns, said that her San Jose home was burglarized while her family was at a friend’s home to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Diwali
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“Diwali.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Diwali. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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