Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word “dipavali” which means “row of lights,” and is celebrated on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik, which typically falls between October and November.
The date for the festival of lights changes each year, however, Diwali usually takes place on the day of the new moon or Amavasy, which is holy to Hindus and considered the darkest night of the year.
In 2022, Diwali began on October 22 and the five day event is set to conclude on October 26.
It is also usually celebrated with glittering lights, diyas and lanterns as well as plenty of delicious food as families and friends come together.
Here are some of the best greetings, messages and quotes you can share to wish someone a Happy Diwali this year.
How to wish someone a Happy Diwali in 2022
From poetic messages to simple well wishes, you can wish someone a Happy Diwali is many ways.
These include:
- I hope you have a blessed, healthy and prosperous Diwali. A very happy Diwali to you and your family!
- With light of beautiful diyas and the holy chants, may happiness and prosperity fill your life forever! Wishing you and your Family very happy and prosperous Diwali!
- An occasion to celebrate victory over defeat, light over darkness, awareness over ignorance, an occasion to celebrate life. May this auspicious occasion light up your life with happiness, joy and peace. Happy Diwali!
- Candles to enjoy life; decorations to light life; presents to share success; firecrackers to burn evils; sweets to sweeten success, and worship to thank God! Wish you a joyous and prosperous Diwali!
- May this Diwali endow you with opulence and prosperity. Happiness comes at your steps. Wishing you a bright future in your life.
- Light a lamp of love. Blast a chain of sorrow. Shoot a rocket of prosperity. Fire a flowerpot of happiness. Wish you and your family a sparkling Diwali.
- May millions of lamps illuminate your life with joy, prosperity, health and wealth forever. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Diwali.
- Let us celebrate the great Indian Tradition of Joy, Light, Sweets & Happiness. Happy Diwali -by Abdul Siddiqui
Why is Diwali known as the Festival of Lights?
Diwali is described as the festival of lights not only because of its name but because it’s said to symbolise the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance”.
The event is also usually celebrated with fireworks and light performances.
How is Diwali celebrated in the UK?
Over five days, those who celebrate Diwali prepare for the event by cleaning and decorating their homes.
On the third day, which is the darkest day of the month, families will dress up, light up their homes, businesses and temples with oil lamps and worship Lakshmi.
Families also cook traditional Indian sweets, light fireworks, enjoy delicious feasts with their families and give each other gifts.
Many towns even organise community parades and fairs with parades, music and dance performances in parks.
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