Diwali : The Festival of Lights, Beliefs, Faith and Aspirations of Hindu Religion

Abstract

         The migration of people from one place to another, especially those who go to establish new communities in other countries, is called creolization. These people also bring their culture, traditions, values, and beliefs with them to the new area, thus leading to the spread of ideas and practices based on their religious beliefs. This has led to the spread of ideas and practices based on their religious beliefs, these Indian immigrants were known by different names. In Thailand, Thais may be called the Punjabi merchants, leaders of cultural beliefs and traditions. The Diwali festival celebrates, from the study it was found that this festival is the victory of good over evil according to Hindu beliefs. Diwali is held all over the world, including in Thailand, where Indians live. Diwali or Dipali means the line of lights. It is a form of worship of gods according to religious beliefs. It is a festival that involves lighting candles, and lamps, and praying to the gods and goddesses of wealth and prosperity. Diwali is celebrated for 5 days with many rituals. These rituals vary from state to state and within regions of India. This article presents only some stories about the concepts, beliefs, and religious traditions of Diwali or the Hindu festival of lights. Sikhs and Jains can also be found there. They had the opportunity to join the Diwali festival and collect data at “Little India” in the Pahurat - Khlong Ong Ang area to present the festival format in Thailand’s multicultural society for those interested in studying further.