Hinduism: Diwali
When
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Windsor & Maidenhead Community Forum
31 Rutland Rd, Maidenhead, SL6
Price guide
Not listed — worth a quick ask
About this event
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrating the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is observed according to the lunar calendar, on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Hindu month of Kartik, which in 2026 falls on Sunday, 1 November. The festival is marked by lighting oil lamps (diyas), decorating homes, performing prayers (puja) to deities like Lakshmi and Ganesha, exchanging gifts, and enjoying festive foods. In addition to its joyful celebrations, Diwali holds religious significance, as families honor spiritual traditions, seek blessings for prosperity, and reflect on moral and ethical values, blending devotion with social festivities.
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