Q: e.g. the seven branched candle associated with hanukkah.
A: oil lamps are the symbols of diwali! Also called Translation: Row of Lights; Deepavali, Festival of Lights Observed by Religiously by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. Other Indians celebrate the cultural aspects. Type Religious, Indian Significance Celebrate victory over evil, and uplifting of spiritual darkness. Date New moon day of Kartika, although the celebrations begin two days prior and end two days after that date 2007 date November 9 2008 date October 30 2009 date November 15 Celebrations Decorating homes with lights, Fireworks, distributing sweets and gifts. for more information, Visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali