11/09/2026
Happy Diwali! 🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔
Across the world, millions of lights are being prepared for one of the most beautiful celebrations of the year.
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Festival of Lights, an ancient celebration deeply rooted in Hindu traditions and also observed by Jain, Sikh and some Buddhist communities, each with their own sacred meanings.
In many Hindu traditions, Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.
One of its most beloved stories comes from the Ramayana.
After fourteen years of exile, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya alongside Sita and Lakshmana, having defeated the demon king Ravana.
According to tradition, the people welcomed their return by illuminating the city with rows of oil lamps.
These little lamps, called diyas, remain among the most recognisable symbols of Diwali.
In many homes, families also honour Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess associated with prosperity, good fortune and abundance.
Homes are cleaned and decorated, beautiful rangoli patterns appear at doorways, sweets are shared, and lamps are lit to welcome blessings and celebrate new beginnings.
Yet beyond the beautiful colours and flickering flames lies a message that has endured for generations.
Light is not simply something we see. It represents hope, wisdom, kindness and the courage to overcome darkness.
To everyone celebrating Diwali, may your homes be filled with warmth, your families surrounded by happiness, and the coming year bring peace, prosperity and beautiful new beginnings.
Happy Diwali. 🪔✨
