DIVALI - HINDU FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
HINDU FESTIVAL CELEBRATED IN INDIA AND ACROSS THE WORLD ON AMAAVASYA, THE FIFTEENTH NIGHT OF THE DARK FORTNIGHT OF THE MONTH OF KAARTIK (OCTOBER/NOVEMBER). IT IS CONSIDERED THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND IS MARKED BY THE LIGHTING OF DEEYAS WHICH ARE MADE FROM CLAY AND FILLED WITH OIL.