In English
means a garland or festoon of lights, the most characteristic way in which the festival is observed by all. Illumination, such as is done today, is a sign of victory, or triumph over some foe or some obstacle to happy living. It is a way of expressing one's joy and attracting the attention of others to one's achievement of unexpected happiness. Festivals of which illumination is a part are found among the , the Christians and the Muslims. They are celebrated in Malaysia, Nepal, Japan and a host of other countries.