18/10/2026
Should the Festival of Lights be called Deepavali or Diwali?
Neither term is inherently wrong. Both have legitimate linguistic and cultural roots. However, the question is not simply which name is correct, but which is most appropriate in the Malaysian context. - Dr. T. Selva.
https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/read/6848/deepavali-or-diwali-reason-a-name-matters/