Deepavali: Lighting up homes, hearts and communities

S. Purushoth, 33, with his son P. Sheyshaant, three, looking at Deepavali decorations at a shopping carnival in Ipoh.-- fotoBERNAMA (2024) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

KUALA LUMPUR: Deepavali, derived from the Tamil words ‘Deepam’ (oil lamp) and ‘Awali’ (array), celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, rooted in rituals that highlight gratitude, unity, and spiritual cleansing.

As Deepavali approaches on Thursday, Malaysia Hindudharma Maamandram President A. Radhakrishnan shares insights on celebrating this sacred day with reverence and tradition.