Diwali Festival

排灯节

Diwali, or the festival of lights, is the most celebrated Hindu（印度的） festival and takes place around October every year.

排灯节，也称光的节日，是印度最著名的节日，在每年的十月份左右举办。

The festival

commemorates（用以纪念） different stories from history depending on where it is being held.

节日举办地点不同，所纪念的历史故事也不尽相同。

North Indians, for example, commemorate Lord Ram's return after 14 years of exile（流放） and the killing of the demon（恶魔） King Ravan.

例如，北印度的人是为了纪念神祇罗摩被流放14年后回归，以及庆祝杀死魔王拉瓦那。

Different states celebrate different legends during the festivities, but the overall theme is that of light triumphing over（战胜） darkness.

不同的城邦在庆典期间庆祝不同的传说，但总的主题是光明战胜了黑暗。

Diwali（排灯节） is celebrated over 5 days through prayer and the release of various lanterns, fireworks, and anything that will light up the night.

排灯节要庆祝五天以上，他们会祈祷，放各种各样的灯笼、烟花，以及任何可以照亮夜空的东西。

The festivities that take place in Karnataka in India are especially impressive because of the sheer scale（大规模） of the lamps that are placed in every courtyard in the area and are released into the night sky.

在印度卡纳塔克邦举行的庆典令人尤为印象深刻，因为盛会规模庞大，该地区每家院子里的灯都会被放到夜空中。

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