From one-off feasts to celebrity appearances, there are plenty of fantastic ways to get around the Festival of Lights this year. Here are some of our favourites. For Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world, Diwali (aka Deepavali) is one of the most significant celebrations of the year. Known as the Festival of Lights, it marks the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.