Diwali is tomorrow. Many North Texans celebrate Diwali, but what’s the meaning behind the holiday?
Integrity employees dance during Integrity’s annual Diwali celebration at their corporate headquarters, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 in Dallas.Diwali is celebrated by thousands of people in North Texas — but many don’t know what the popular holiday is all about.
“It’s one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus,” said Dinesh Hooda, soon-to-be president of the cultural nonprofit, India Association of North Texas. “It’s like Christmas for Hindus, so it’s definitely the biggest festival to be celebrated in the year.” In the South Indian tradition, it’s regarded as the day when the god Krishna defeated the demon, Narakasura. In other Indian cultures, it’s considered the day when the Hindu deity, Ram, returned to his home kingdom after living in exile for 14 years. Most groups hold the holiday as a triumph of good over evil.
“Back in those days when there was no electricity, the idea was you put a lamp in every place of the house, so that the joy and the light and positivity energy of Diwali touches every corner of the house,” Hooda said.
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