Celebrating Diwali on October 20, 2025

Our team will be celebrating Diwali at the home on Monday, October 20th, 2025. Residents will have a menu developed around this, as well as activities and education provided. We are looking forward to exploring the traditions and practices.

What is Diwali?

Diwali is the five-day "festival of lights" celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists in the fall. Derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, meaning "row of lights," the festival is known for the brightly lit lamps, candles, and fireworks used to symbolize the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

Festivities and rituals vary regionally and by faith, but many observances are widely shared.

• Lights: The most prominent feature of Diwali is the lighting of lamps called diyas, candles, and lanterns to invite prosperity.
• Decorations: Homes and businesses are cleaned and decorated with vibrant, intricate patterns called rangoli, which are made with colored powders or flowers at the entrance to welcome deities.
• Feasting and gifts: Families gather for feasts, exchange sweets and gifts, and wear new clothes.
• Fireworks: Many communities celebrate with dazzling fireworks displays.
• Prayers: Worshippers offer prayers (puja) to deities like Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and Ganesha, the god of wisdom.