Deepavali

Dhanteras – Bhaidooj

Also written Diwali, Festival of lights, दीपावली, दिवाली.

Deepavali which means row of lights/lamps is called Diwali in North India, Deepa means lamp and in Hindi a lamp is mostly called a Diya or Di. The festival is celebrated for the return of Rama and Sita to the kingdom Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile.

Upcoming dates

2024	30 October – 3 November	Wed
2025	19–23 October	Sun
2026	7–11 November	Sat
2027	27–31 October	Wed
2028	16–19 October	Mon
2029	4–7 November	Sun
2030	24–28 October	Thu
2031	12–16 November	Wed
2032	31 October – 5 November	Sun
2033	20–25 October	Thu