"Exploring Diwali: Traditions, Significance, and Eco-Friendly Celebrations"

Diwali, the most important festival in India, is celebrated by over a billion people across faiths. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Celebrations include lighting clay oil lamps, fireworks, feasting, new clothes, and praying. Hindu stories of Diwali vary, but all emphasize the triumph of good over evil. Other faiths, such as Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists, also have their own Diwali stories.