How to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Celebrations around MetroWest
Diwali, the most important Hindu holiday around the world, especially in India, will be celebrated Oct. 24.
The five-day festival takes its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. Buddhists, Jains and Seikhs and other non-Hindus of many faiths also enjoy celebrating Diwali (pronouned “Duh-vaa-lee” and sometimes spelled “Deepavali” or “Deepawali”).