the elephant god Lord Ganesha is also worshipped in some homes on Diwali, because he is a symbol of auspiciousness and wisdom. In certain Jain homes, Diwali has the added significance of marking ...
27 in New Delhi, India, shopping for lights and lamps ahead of the Diwali Festival. The holiday is celebrated with many traditions and symbols. Another name for Diwali, Deepavali, means “garland ...
For Sikhs, meanwhile, Diwali celebrates sixth Guru, who serves as a source of inspiration and a symbol for freedom. The guru was in prison and refused to leave prison without the release of 52 ...