Deepavali, the cultural festival observed with deep devotion by Hindu devotees worldwide, falls today (08). Hindu devotees mark this sacred day by lighting lamps in their homes, praying that darkness will be dispelled and light will dawn for everyone.

Key Points

  • The Deepavali festival falls today (08).
  • Hindu devotees light lamps in their homes, wishing for darkness to be dispelled and light to prevail.
  • The festival is observed in conjunction with the sighting of the new moon.

Triumph of good

Celebrated in conjunction with the dawn of the new moon, Deepavali signifies the triumph of good over evil and the victory of light over darkness.

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