Diwali National Geographic
The festival gets its name from the row avali of clay lamps diya or deepa that indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects us from spiritual darkness.
Diwali national geographic. People throughout india and nepal celebrate diwali which is also known as. In hinduism alonewhich is considered the worlds oldest living religion dating back to the second millennium bcthere are several versions of the diwali story that vary among geographic. Diwali is indias biggest and most important holiday of the year. Diwali or dipawali is india s biggest and most important holiday of the year.
Every year tens of thousands of people gather in the streets to enjoy vibrant shows of light music and dancing. Click below to see a fantastic diwali photo gallery from national geographic kids my shot. Its a five day celebration that includes good food fireworks colored sand and special candles and lamps. National geographic observed by more than a billion people across faiths this five day festival of lights brings prayer feasts fireworks and for some a new year.
The festival gets its name from the row avali of clay lamps deepa that indians light outside their homes to. In india one of the most significant festivals is diwali or the festival of lights. 10 the city of leicester in the united kingdom holds the largest diwali celebrations outside of india.