Dec 15, 2022 · Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest and most auspicious festivals celebrated by Hindus in Guyana and around the world. The five-day long festival starts with Dhanteras and culminates with Bhai Dooj. Diwali marks the start of the Hindu New Year.

Deepavali, also called Diwali (Hindi for “row of lights”), is a four to five day Hindu festival that is celebrated in India and in other lands where Hindus live, including Guyana.

Diwali is also known as Deepavali, Dipavali, Dewali, Deepawali, or the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated in October or November each year. Diwali celebrations can last for about five days.

Diwali is a five-day festival, starting with Dhanteras, then Hanuman Jayanti and Narak Chaturdashi, followed by Diwali, and then Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj celebrations. Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama, who was the seventh …

Oct 8, 2024 · Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a Hindu festival celebrated to mark the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. With a large Indo-Guyanese population, Diwali has become an integral part of Guyana’s cultural fabric, particularly among the Hindu community.

Oct 15, 2024 · Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated festivals across the world, and Guyana is no exception. This Hindu festival marks the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

Oct 26, 2016 · Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest and most auspicious festivals celebrated by Hindus in Guyana and around the world. The five-day long festival starts with Dhanteras and culminates with Bhai Dooj. Diwali marks the start of the Hindu New Year.

The day of the Diwali festival is declared as a national holiday in the official calendar of Guyana. The tradition of celebrating the Diwali festival is believed to have been brought to Guyana in the year 1853 by the first indentured people from India.

Nov 12, 2023 · Diwali in Guyana has a unique cultural flavor, blending the traditions of India with the Caribbean spirit. The roots of Diwali in Guyana trace back to the arrival of indentured laborers from India in the 19th century.

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most vibrant and cherished celebrations in Guyana, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the country’s rich cultural diversity. Celebrated primarily by the Hindu community, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of …