Originally published at: Five Diwali Rituals to Celebrate the Festival of Lights
Diwali, or Deepavali, is mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts like the Padma Purana and Skanda Purana and is celebrated after the harvest season. The word itself is derived from the Sanskrit term Deepavali, where “Deep” means “light” and “Avali” signifies “series.” According to Sanskrit scriptures such as the Padma Purana and Skanda Purana, the diyas…