Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated holidays. It overlaps with other harvest rituals and festivals.

Create a beautiful Diwali wall decoration using paper with this easy and festive DIY craft. Perfect for adding color and tradition to your home, these handmade designs include patterns, torans, and ...

Diwali is also considered for some to be the start of the new year, so many people purchase new clothes and clean out their homes. Typically, Hindus will also go to a temple to say a puja, ...

Diwali seems to be everywhere this year. More and more major brands are recognizing the festival of lights, running ad campaigns and stocking products related to the holiday in the US. South Asian ...

Diwali, one of the most important festivals in India, commenced Thursday, with the main festivities due to take place on Saturday, November 14. Each year, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the victory of good over evil and commemorates Lord Ram's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing his 14-year exile.

Diwali, which will be celebrated within South Asia and among its diaspora on Oct. 24 this year, commemorates the triumph of light over darkness. Central to that celebration is mithai, or sweets.

Graham Callister, the council's head of festivals, events and cultural policy, said: "Scaling back on event infrastructure ...

Diwali, or Deepavali, a Sanskrit word meaning “rows of lighted lamps,” is a Hindu-originated festival celebrated in India and by the Indian diaspora.

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and ...