Diwali Holiday in 2018 | When is Diwali | 2018 Diwali Puja Calendar

Diwali Holiday in 2018 | When is Diwali | 2018 Diwali Puja Calendar When is Diwali in 2018?
In 2018, Diwali will start from Tuesday, 6th November (6/11/2018) and will continue for 5 days till Saturday, November 10th

Diwali (also called Laxmi Puja, Lakshmi Puja and Diwali Pooja) is the Hindu festival of lights. It is celebrated at the end of Ashwin (September-October) and ends in the initial Kalika (October-November).
The main festival of Diwali, in the Bikram Sambat calendar, Hindu Lunisolar month corresponds with Katarika's darkest, new moon night.
Diwali worship symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Deepak is burnt as a sign of festivity and hope. Diwali is one of the most popular holidays in the Hindu countries.


 The festival of light is known as Deepawali (deep lamp, Vi-Arani). This is the name of the festival in southern India and thus the festival is referred to in other Asian countries like Malaysia and Singapore. In northern India, it is commonly known as Diwali, but it is essentially the same festival.
For the Hindus of both countries and around the world, the celebration revolves around evil, purity on impurity, and darkness surrounds the light. This is one of the most important Hindu festivals in which more than 800 million people celebrate this festival in various ways.

Why is Diwali celebrated?

Diwali is a symbol of Lord Rama's return, which was the seventh incarnation of Vishnu with exile for fourteen years.
In the Hindu calendar, the celebration of lights in the month of Kartik takes place on the dark night (the first night of the new moon).
All the roads and temples in India are decorated with spectacular lighting and colorful rosary.
In their homes, people lighten small oil lamps called Dia. It is believed that the dead festivals come back to visit their families on earth during this festival and the illumination is a way of guiding souls home. The sound of firecrackers explosion is common because noise is said to remove the evil spirits.

    More than 70% of all firecrackers used during Diwali come from Sivasaki city in Tamil Nadu.
Family, friends and business associates exchange gifts and sweets, organize old business deals and are encouraged to get rid of hatred, anger and jealousy.
The festival is a time for fun and renewal.
Diwali not only matters in Hinduism but also in Sikhism, which celebrates the release of her sixth guru (literal translation: teacher) Hargobind. For Sikhs, it is known as Bandi End Day. Jain celebrates it as that day when Lord Mahavira used to receive the last triathakar, Nirvana or salvation.India
Throughout India, festivals can last for several days and there may be holidays in different areas these days.