有無人知 Deepavali　是甚麼

Diwali, also called Deepavali (Sanskrit: दीपावली) is a major Hindu festival. Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for mankind. The festival of Diwali is about harvesting. Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional diyas (as illustrated). Fireworks are associated with the festival in many regions of India.

Diwali is celebrated for five consecutive days in the Hindu month of Ashwayuja. It usually occurs in October/November, and is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited festivals in India. Hindus, Jains and Sikhs alike regard it as a celebration of life and use the occasion to strengthen family and social relationships. For Jains it is one of the most important festivals, and beginning of the Jain year. Jains celebrate Diwali because Lord Mahavira achieved Moksha. It is also a significant festival for the Sikh faith. In 2006, Diwali will occur on October 21, 2006.

迪瓦力Deepavali--每年的11月的滿月天
印度慶典中最重要的是迪瓦力(Deepavali) 稱之為萬燈節，又稱之屠妖節。原意是光明的慶典”The Festival of Lights” 時間在印度舊曆的7月間，在印度家家戶戶和寺廟都點亮的燈飾及傳統油燈，來慶助天神戰勝了惡魔，光明打敗了黑暗，第帕瓦力的慶典一連好幾天，一如中國的春節，也等於是印度過年慶！
在第帕瓦力節慶的一個月前，商家就開始賣甜點，果糖和節慶相關的物品；在第帕瓦力那天，全家要穿新衣帶新帽，發果糖給晚輩，點燈，到寺廟上香禱告，添香油錢，如同中國年。直到半夜三點，全家要洗完凈身浴才能就床。
在第帕瓦力節慶中，親友互訪，主人要招待果糖及料理款待訪客。

因為剛巧遇上印度的節日---屠妖節 (Deepavali Festival) 四處也洋溢歡樂的氣氛, 只要你不怕被四圍的人看著你,