What is another word for Diwali?

Pronunciation: [dɪwˈɑːli] (IPA)

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, has many synonyms in different parts of India. In North India, it is also referred to as Deepavali, meaning "rows of lighted lamps," while in South India, it is called Deepavali or Diwali. In Gujarat, it is known as the "Festival of Kites" or Uttarayan, while in Tamil Nadu, it is Thalai Deepavali, which means the "first Deepavali" after marriage. In Bengal, it is called Kali Puja or Diwali and is dedicated to the goddess Kali. In Nepal, it is celebrated as Tihar or Swanti. Whatever its name may be, the festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, with lights, fireworks, and sweets being the highlight of the festivities.

What are the hypernyms for Diwali?

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Usage examples for Diwali

15. The Diwali festival.
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II"
R. V. Russell
Three days after the Diwali festival the Rawats sacrifice one or more goats to him, cutting off their heads.
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II"
R. V. Russell
In Raipur the women make an image of a parrot in clay at the Diwali and place it on a pole and go round to the different houses, singing and dancing round the pole, and receiving presents of rice and money.
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II"
R. V. Russell

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