Deepavali or Diwali? The story behind the two names of the Festival of Lights
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — As Malaysians prepare to celebrate Deepavali tomorrow, a linguistic debate about the Festival of Lights still lingers: is it Deepavali or Diwali?Though it...
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Though it may come as a surprise to many, there is only one proper term for the festival — and it is actually Deepavali for both the North and South Indian traditions.
Malay Mail explains how the name came about and what the festival truly entails:
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- Nov 6, 2026
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