india is a unique country with a thousand years of history and culture. homeland to the ancient indus valley civilization and four religions hinduism, buddhism, jainism, and sikhism are originally from india. one of the most colorful and happiest festival diwali takes part in india every autumn. diwali is an important festival that is celebrated by the hindus, sikhs, jains, and some buddhists. it's also known as the festival of light. every autumn the date of this holiday is calculated by the hindu luni-solar calendar
