Diwali
Proper noun
Meaning
Diwali (plural Diwalis)
(Hinduism) An annual festival of light, observed during several days in October and November.
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A government release appealed for subdued celebration of Diwali, like that of other festivals since the virus outbreak.
Amaravati, Nov 13 : Many people in Andhra Pradesh are staring at a wet Diwali which has already been affected by the Covid pandemic, bereft of the usual pomp and excitement associated with the festival in general.
Ahead of Diwali, which will be celebrated under the shadow of the pandemic, the Maharashtra government on Friday issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to contain the spread of COVID-19.
All trades executed in the Diwali Muhurat trading session would result in settlement obligations.
As a child in Kolkata, India, Megha Majumdar watched the city come alive during religious celebrations like Diwali, Christmas and Eid.
Bengaluru, Nov 6 : Hours after announcing a decision to ban sale and use of firecrackers during Diwali, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa appears to have taken a U-Turn.