When is Diwali in 2014, 2015, 2016 - How It Is Celebrated and More About it

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Diwali is a five day festival that represents the start of the Hindu New Year. It honors the victory of good over evil, and brightness over darkness. It also marks the start of winter. Diwali is actually celebrated in honor of Lord Rama and his wife Sita returning to their kingdom of Ayodhya, following Rama and monkey god Hanuman's defeat the demon King Ravana and rescue of Sita from his evil clutches (celebrated on Dussehra).

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When is Diwali Celebrated?

In October or November, depending on the cycle of the moon. In 2014, Diwali starts with Dhanteras on October 21 in India. On this day, people traditionally buy gold. Each day of the festival has a different meaning.

The main festivities take place on the third day (this year, on October 23 in India), while the the fourth day is celebrated as new year's day. Merchants open fresh accounts for the new year, and offer prayers. On the fifth and last day, brothers and sisters get together and share food, to honor the bond between them.

When is Diwali in 2014, 2015, and 2016?

The date of Diwali falls in either in October or November each year, depending on the cycle of the moon. The festival actually runs for five days, beginning with Dhanteras, although the main celebrations happen on the third day.

In 2014, Diwali is on October 23.
In 2015, Diwali is on November 11.
In 2016, Diwali is on October 30.

How is the Festival Celebrated?

On the third day, lots of small clay lamps (called diyas) and candles are lit and placed in houses, and fireworks are let off everywhere, giving Diwali its name of “Festival of Lights”. People also clean and decorate their homes with rangoli (Hindu folk art), buy new clothes, gamble, and give each other gifts and sweets during the festival.

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