Diwali (Deepavali): Hindu Festival of Lights

This website gives a concise introduction to the Hindu holiday, Diwali or Deepavali. The website explains Diwali and its dates for the past few and upcoming years. Information about the rituals and meanings of Diwali is also provided along with regional variations. There is also a small section that describes the importance of Diwali in other religions, such as Jainism and Sikhism. The website provides a bibliography of sources used for the information provided and is written in an objective manner. The general site, www.religionfacts.com, is huge and its content is quite vast. Your teacher might encourage you to simply focus on the specific page recommended here.

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