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What is the meaning of the word “Avali”?

  1. Line

  2. Diya

  3. Row

  4. Light
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Explanation

The Sanskrit word 'Deepavali' (दीपावली) combines 'deepa' (lamp) and 'avali' (row or line). Thus Deepavali literally means 'row of lights' - the traditional arrangement of diyas. 'Avali' specifically means 'row', not 'line', 'diya', or 'light'.

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