Diwali is set to light up London later this month, with more celebrations taking over the city than ever before. This year, Diwali takes place on October 20, and it signifies the return of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshman after defeating the demon king Ravana. It is a chance to celebrate light over darkness and good over evil; a concept which seems to be more important than ever right now.
The festival of Diwali isn’t exclusively celebrated by Hindus. For Jains, it commemorates Lord Mahavira's liberation, and Sikhs celebrate it as Bandi Chhor Divas, marking Guru Hargobind's release from prison. Regardless of religion, it’s a great opportunity to get together and celebrate with good food and music.
