Diwali is derived from the word ''Deepavali,'' which means ''a row of lights.'' Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolize the victory of light over ...

This is general information. On Diwali, houses are lit up with oil lamps, candles and colourful electric lights. Traditionally, the earthen lamps with cotton wicks are lit in most of the houses.

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the festival of lights. It is the celebration of the triumph of dark over light and good over evil, and is typically observed in South Asian countries ...

"Diwali is all about lights, but for us, it's more about darkness. We light whatever lamps we can, but it's not the same as having electric lights to brighten up our homes." Her son, Rinku ...

People celebrate the festival of Diwali by decorating their homes and shops with electric lights and Diwali diyas (lamps), ...