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Are fireworks really important for Diwali celebrations? Answer: yes and no

Por: Newsweek Life October 23, 2022

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Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, begins this year on October 24.The holiday dates back more than 2,000 years, and it is usually celebrated for five days each year.The name Diwali is a combination of the Sanskrit term dīpāvalī which means lamps (dīpa) in a row (āvalī).The holiday is typically celebrated with the lighting of lamps, candles and often fireworks and firecrackers, as well as other forms of merriment.In Hindu culture, light... + full article



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