Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated to mark the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is a time of joy, with families lighting lamps, bursting fireworks, and exchanging ...Read more
Diwali is also known as Deepavali, which is derived from the Sanskrit words “Deepa” (light) and “Avali” (row), meaning “row of lights.”
Diwali is primarily celebrated by Hindus, but it is also observed by Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists.
Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Yeah, for sure. They linked up in 1931 and it was NOT a chill hangout. Ambedkar came in ready to talk justice and rights for Dalits, and Gandhi kinda brushed him off like “I got this.” Then in 1932, things got messy—Ambedkar wanted separate votes for Dalits so they could actually have a voice, but GRead more
Yeah, for sure. They linked up in 1931 and it was NOT a chill hangout. Ambedkar came in ready to talk justice and rights for Dalits, and Gandhi kinda brushed him off like “I got this.” Then in 1932, things got messy—Ambedkar wanted separate votes for Dalits so they could actually have a voice, but Gandhi was like “nah fam, that’s gonna split us” and started a dramatic fast. Whole country panicked. Pressure was real. Ambedkar had to compromise, but he def wasn’t vibin’ with it.
Did Gandhi hate him tho?
Not “hate” hate, but they had major beef. Gandhi was like “fix caste from inside,” Ambedkar was like “nah bro, torch the whole system.” Gandhi saw caste as a problem to smooth over, Ambedkar saw it as a straight-up injustice that needed wrecking. Gandhi was the face of the freedom struggle, but Ambedkar was out here fighting for actual equality, not just Independence™️.
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