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Diwali

In Hinduism, festival in October/November celebrating Lakshmi, goddess of light and wealth, as well as the New Year and the story of the Rāmāyana. It is marked by the lighting of lamps and candles (inviting the goddess into the house), feasting, and the exchange of gifts.

Diwali

Sikh mela, or festival, during which devas (lamps) are lit to symbolize the coming of both light for the world and inner light for Sikhs from God. Diwali is celebrated at the new moon around the end of October or beginning of November, and has similarities with the Hindu festival of Diwali. Festivities include sharing of sweetmeats, fireworks, storytelling about Sikh history, and exchanges of presents. The Golden Temple at Amritsar is filled with lights, and many Sikhs visit the city.

Three historic events are commemorated at Diwali: the building of the holy city of Amritsar, founded in 1577 by Guru Ram Das, and the Golden Temple, begun by Guru Arjan; the release from prison of Guru Hargobind; and the martyrdom of Bhai Mani Singh in 1738.



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