"Diwali celebrations were underway in India Monday, where millions lit up their homes with oil lamps and decorative lights to celebrate the Hindu festival. The "festival of light" lasts for about five days and is celebrated most prominently in northern India. Even still, people of various faiths, including Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, join in on celebrations meant to mark the triumph of good over evil."
"People often deep clean their homes or repaint them. Most often people gather together and wear new outfits. Families and friends exchange sweets called "mithai" and often eat meals together, with the weekend having been a boon for many this time. People often buy new outfits to celebrate the festivalImage: Niharika Kulkarni/AFP/Getty Images Sweets are a big part of the festival, with many now also exchanging chocolatesImage: ANI/ANI News/IMAGO"
Diwali is a multi-day Hindu festival marked by lighting oil lamps and decorative lights, often called the festival of light. Participants across faiths, including Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, join to mark the triumph of good over evil. Rituals include flower offerings during pujas, deep cleaning or repainting homes, wearing new outfits, and exchanging sweets such as mithai and chocolates. Vendors sell lamps, candleholders and sparklers. The celebration spans socioeconomic levels and extends beyond India to Nepal and diaspora communities. Schools, banks and government offices close for the season. Bursting firecrackers has become politically charged due to winter pollution concerns.
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