NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- The Empire State Building was lit in a mesmerizing orange Friday night in celebration of Diwali. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual ...
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What is Diwali, and how is it celebrated?

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual light over darkness, per the Hindu American Foundation.
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 the ...
As Diwali approaches, people across the country are busy preparing for the festival of lights. Markets and streets are adorned with colorful diyas, and glittering lanterns. However, this time there is ...
Some Richmond-area students spent Friday out of the classroom away from books and instead started enjoying a long weekend at home or with friends. The occasion: the start of Diwali. The five-day ...