Diwali, Dipavali, Deepavali (and others) The festival of lights at the end of one year and the beginning of the new year, according to one Hindu calendar.
(Hindu/Sikh). Festival of Lights. Celebration of good over evil. Victory of Lord Rama over demon Ravana and end of over 14 years of exile of Lord Rama. Also prayers for Goddess Laxom for prosperity and beginning of financial year. For Sikhs special significance because sixth Guru was released from prison on Diwali.