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 ...
PASADENA, Calif. -- Billions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists worldwide are preparing to celebrate Diwali, also known as the "festival of lights." This year, Diwali begins Thursday, Oct. 31 ...
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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, also known as Deepavali in South India, is the festival of light and a time of joy, gathering and celebration across the country. Rooted in Hindu mythology, it is said to mark the return of ...
More than a billion people in India celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali on Monday as a state government secured the much-coveted record for lighting the largest number of oil lamps. Every autumn, ...
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India's 2026 calendar is a vibrant tapestry of celebrations. Major festivals like Pongal, Holi, Diwali, and Eid-ul-Fitr mark ...
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