Diwali: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Updated top questions and added media. | Nov 02, 2026 | ||
| added missing space | Aug 20, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: MapsofIndia.com - Diwali Celebrations Around the World. | May 22, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: NPR - Millions of people celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know. | Mar 02, 2026 | ||
| Question and answer edited. | Oct 23, 2025 | ||
| Added cross-reference. | Oct 20, 2025 | ||
| Added the History section. | Oct 17, 2025 | ||
| Questions and answers added. | Mar 17, 2025 | ||
| Added portal page banner. | Oct 29, 2024 | ||
| Expanded the discussion of Govardhan Puja. | Aug 16, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: CNN Travel - Diwali in India: How the Festival of Lights is celebrated. | Apr 17, 2024 | ||
| Media added. | Jul 14, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Library Board Singapore - Deepavali. | Jul 04, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Ancient Origins - The Diwali Festival of Lights: A Celebration of Freedom and Good Triumphing over Evil. | Mar 29, 2023 | ||
| Date of holiday added. | Aug 24, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: Learn Religions - History and Significance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. | Apr 11, 2022 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Nov 06, 2020 | ||
| Corrected display issue. | May 13, 2020 | ||
| Add new Web site: Myths and Legends - The Diwali Story. | Oct 17, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: Myths and Legends - The Diwali Story. | Oct 17, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: Kidzworld - All About Diwali. | Oct 10, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: Pitara - The Story of Diwali. | Oct 10, 2017 | ||
| Article revised. | Oct 04, 2017 | ||
| Media added. | Oct 04, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: PBS LearningMedia - Diwali. | Feb 17, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: ReligionFacts - Dewali. | Jan 02, 2017 | ||
| Article revised. | Feb 19, 2015 | ||
| Add new Web site: IndiaNetzone - Festival - Diwali Festival. | Jun 01, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: Indian Child - Diwali Festival. | Jun 01, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Geographic Kids - Diwali: Festival of Lights. | Mar 14, 2014 | ||
| Replaced photograph. | Sep 05, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: ILoveIndia.com - Diwali οΏ½ The Festival of Lights. | Mar 05, 2013 | ||
| Article revised. | Oct 02, 2003 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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