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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 ...
NORTHEAST FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- One of the most celebrated festivals across India was brought to Northeast Fresno. A Diwali Celebration was held along Maple and Nees Avenues. The community event is ...
DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit's downtown area transformed into a colorful celebration of South Asian culture as families gathered for "Diwali in the D," a festival ...
The largest Diwali festival in New Jersey took place on Saturday in Edison. Over 100,000 lights lit up the sky at Papaianni Park to celebrate the Hindu festival of light. "Our God Lakshmi – we invite ...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Folks gathered at the BAPS Richmond Mandir on Sunday for a special kids celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights. This festival featured the theme of "Unity," offering ...
People watch fireworks light up the sky as part of Diwali celebrations in Mumbai in October - Copyright AFP Odd ANDERSEN People watch fireworks light up the sky as ...
India's 2026 calendar is a vibrant tapestry of celebrations. Major festivals like Pongal, Holi, Diwali, and Eid-ul-Fitr mark ...
Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” is the most widely celebrated Indian holiday in the U.S., and the Alamo City’s Diwali SA gathering draws up to 20,000 visitors annually, making it the nation’s ...
Learn how to brighten your Diwali with hands-on lantern projects you can make yourself. The video demonstrates various easy ...
During the Somnath Swabhiman Mahotsav Parv, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit transformed the atmosphere into a festive ...