This holiday begins on the day of Dhanteras and ends on Bhaubeej on the lunar calendar.
This holiday begins on the day of Dhanteras and ends on Bhaubeej on the lunar calendar. Patterns of rangoli are often etched on the ground during this holiday, marking the start of Kartik, and Sikhs call this holiday Bandi Chhorh Divas. One significant reason for this holiday is to celebrate Atman, which is found in every human being, and in Jainism, this holiday commemorates Mahavira achieving Nirvana. One day in this holiday celebrates the killing of Karakasura, and another celebrates the return of Rama after defeating Ravana. Often celebrated with fireworks and oil lamps, for 10 points, name this five- day Indian festival, known as the "Festival of Lights."
This holiday begins on the day of Dhanteras and ends on Bhaubeej on the lunar calendar.
Diwali [or Deepavali; prompt on “Festival of Lights” before mentioned]