Diwali traditionally commemorates the return ... were so happy the rightful king and queen had returned, they lit lamps in their honor, an important part of the festivities that persists to ...

Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word “deepavali,” which means “a row or series of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolise the victory ...

The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. It is celebrated by Hindu people across the world. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated ...