Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists. The word Diwali or Divali is from the Sanskrit word dīpāvali meaning "row or series of lights". The term is derived from the Sanskrit words dīpa and āvali. Over the centuries, Diwali has become a national festival that's also enjoyed by Non-Hindu communities. For instance, in Jainism, Diwali marks the nirvana, or spiritual awakening, of Lord Mahavira.
Diwali is celebrated because Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile due to the plotting of his stepmother. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated 20 days after Lord Ram killed Ravana and rescued Sita from captivity in Lanka.
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