Deepavali

English Etymology en sa दीप् वल् en festival of lights :bor ta:தீபாவளி<id:Deepavali> 1 en ta தீபாவளி, from en sa दीपावलि row of lights. en Diwali. Proper noun en South India Malaysia Singapore Diwali; the Hindu "festival of light" observed in October and November. en Chandelis Duster Millions of people celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know w:NPR https://www.npr.org/2024/10/29/nx-s1-5167938/what-is-diwali 2024-10-30 Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated holidays. https://web.archive.org/web/20260428115540/https://www.npr.org/2024/10/29/nx-s1-5167938/what-is-diwali 28 April 2026 en Deepa Bharath California makes Diwali an official statewide holiday w:KCRA https://www.kcra.com/article/california-makes-diwali-statewide-holiday/68891821 2025-10-07 Diwali, which falls on Oct. 20 this year, is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” https://web.archive.org/web/20251119061901/https://www.kcra.com/article/california-makes-diwali-statewide-holiday/68891821 19 November 2025 Usage notes See en Diwali.