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What Is India’s Biggest Festival of the Year? Why Do Millions Look Forward to It Every Year?

Thứ Hai, 12/05/2025
BHARAT GROCERIES
What Is India’s Biggest Festival of the Year? Why Do Millions Look Forward to It Every Year?

If you’ve ever wondered, “What is the biggest festival in India?” — the answer is Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights.

Diwali – When Light Triumphs Over Darkness
Diwali (or Deepavali) is one of the most sacred and beloved festivals in India, widely celebrated across the country and in Indian communities around the world — including here in Vietnam.
The festival lasts five days, typically taking place in October or November, based on the Hindu calendar. Each day carries its own meaning, revolving around powerful stories of light defeating darkness, good overcoming evil, and knowledge triumphing over ignorance.

What Makes Diwali So Special?
1. Lighting Millions of Lamps
On Diwali night, families light oil lamps (diyas), lanterns, and decorate their homes with glowing lights. This isn’t just a tradition — it transforms neighborhoods into a magical, sparkling scene that leaves everyone in awe.

2. Worship of Goddess Lakshmi
On the main day of the festival, people worship Goddess Lakshmi, the symbol of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Prayers are offered for a peaceful and prosperous new year.

3. Traditional Outfits & Festive Feasts
Diwali is also a time to dress up in beautiful saris, kurtas, sherwanis and gather with family and friends. Dishes like laddu, gulab jamun, samosa, and halwa are prepared with love — much like the Tet holiday in Vietnam.

4. Dazzling Fireworks
Fireworks are an iconic part of Diwali — representing joy and the banishment of negativity. The colorful explosions in the sky add even more magic to the celebration.

Diwali Through Vietnamese Eyes – Familiar Yet Unique
Many Vietnamese people who attend Diwali for the first time are surprised by the warm atmosphere, the hospitality of Indian families, and the rich flavors of traditional Indian dishes. For culture lovers, Diwali offers a rare chance to experience India — right in the heart of Vietnam.

A Chance for Cultural Connection
In Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, Indian communities often organize public Diwali events. These are open to Vietnamese guests and offer chances to enjoy classical dances, Indian cuisine, try on traditional outfits, and learn the deeper meaning behind the celebration.

Diwali is more than just a festival. 
It’s a moment to honor values like family, light, hope, and new beginnings. If you’re someone who appreciates Indian culture, don’t miss the opportunity to experience Diwali — even once — to understand why millions of hearts around the world wait for it every year.

Have you ever joined a Diwali celebration? Share your experience — or follow upcoming Diwali topics and events to immerse yourself in the brilliance of this vibrant culture!

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