DEWALI FESTIVAL
Ganesha for good welfare and prosperity and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and wisdom. Diwali / Deepavali Rangoli decorations, made using coloured powder, are popular during Diwali Also called Deepavali Observed by Hindus , Sikhs , Jains and Buddhists [1] Type Indian, Cultural, Seasonal Begins Dhanteras , 2 days before Diwali Ends Bhai Dooj , 2 days after Diwali Date Varies per Hindu Lunisolar calendar 2016 date 30 October (Sunday)-- North India 29 October (South India) 2017 date 21 October (Saturday) 2018 date 7 November Celebrations Diya and lighting, home decoration, shopping, fireworks, puja (prayers), gifts, performing religious rituals, feast and sweets Related to Kali Puja , Diwali (Jainism) , Bandi Chhor Divas Deepawali is an official holiday in India , Nepal , Sri Lanka , Singapore , Malaysia This festival is celebrated in the Hindu month of Ka...