- Wikipedia: Diwali
A description of Diwali or Deepavali, the Hindu festival of Lights. For Jains it is one of the most important festivals, and the beginning of the Jain year. It is also a significant festival for the Sikh faith. Includes how to calculate the festival's dates as well as a description of its significance to Hinduism.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali
- Diwali - Diwali Festival
Recipes, pooja, thali decorations, songs, poems, and more about the Diwali Festival, one the most celebrated festivals of India to mark the end of ignorance and beginning of knowledge.
www.diwalifestival.org
- Happy Diwali Best Wishes
Includes the history of Diwali, celebrations, recipes, Bhai Dooj, Bengali Kali Puja, and greetings.
www.rumela.com/events/festival_diwali.htm
- Happy Deepavali
Includes description of Diwali (Deepavali), greetings, and recipes.
www.indiatastes.com/festivals/deepavali/festival.html
- Happy Diwali
Features a detailed discussion of the Hindu holiday's practices.
www.nijjhar.freeserve.co.uk/Diwali.htm
- Deepavali
Features the history time table, aarti, and recipes of the festival of lights, Diwali.
www.deepavali.info
- Indiaexpress: Diwali
Includes the history of Diwali, significance, recipes, and animated eCards.
www.indiaexpress.com/faith/festivals/deepavali.html
- Indian Child: Diwali Festival in India
Description of the Diwali festival and links for how children can celebrate Diwali.
www.indianchild.com/diwali.htm
- Dashera & Diwali
Contains legends and myths behind the festival and Hindu holiday, Diwali or Deepavali.
www.indolink.com/Kidz/dashera.html
- About.com: Diwali
Features information on the Indian festival, Diwali. Includes greetings, prayers, wallpapers, and recipes.
hinduism.about.com/od/diwalifestivaloflights/Diwali_Festival_of_Lights.htm
- Story of Diwali
Outlines the five days of the festival, Diwali (Deepavali).
members.tripod.com/~jennifer_polan/hinduism/diwali.html
- Diwali Wallpapers
Includes pictures and wallpapers for the Hindu festival Diwali.
www.diwalifestival.org/diwali-wallpapers.html
- IndiaExpress.com: Diwali
Features the history, significance of Diwali, recipes, and animated online greetings.
www.indiaexpress.com/faith/festivals/diwali.html
- Diwali Festival (Deepavali)
Celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya.
www.indiantravelportal.com/festivals/diwali.html
- Holiday Spot: HappyDiwali
Explores the traditions and customs of this Indian festival. Features greetings, wallpapers, and more.
www.theholidayspot.com/diwali
- Festival Memories
Article from Rediff On The Net about the festival's foods, games, spirit, and rituals.
www.rediff.com/travel/1998/oct/17divali.htm
- Deepavali: The Festival of Lights
Article exploring the signifigance and traditional celebrations of the Festival of Lights.
www.hindunet.org/festivals/deevali
- Pitara.com: Dipawali, Festival of Lights
Includes section on reediscovering a smokeless Diwali, story of Diwali, digital cards, and a coloring Diwali book for kids.
www.pitara.com/special/diwali/diwali.asp
- Diwali Dhamaka
Bollywood stars share Diwali celebration experiences.
www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/nov/15diwali.htm
- Yahoo! Celebrates Diwali 2008
Yahoo! microsite features Diwali history, recipes, travel destinations, and activities.
events.yahoo.com/diwali08
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