Deepavali vs Diwali – Tamil NGOs voice out support
KUALA LUMPUR: A controversy over festive banners in Brickfields’ Little India enclave, over whether they should read Deepavali or Diwali,
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October 23, 2026
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‘Diwali’ vs. ‘Deepavali’ debate traces back to 2021 Media postings
KUALA LUMPUR: The controversy over the terms ‘Diwali’ and ‘Deepavali’ is not new, and Malaysian media outlets have debated it
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Saravanan sparked debate over ‘Deepavali vs. Diwali’ description, gets headlines in Tamil Media
KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing debate over the correct spelling and usage of ‘Deepavali’ versus ‘Diwali’ for the upcoming November 8
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