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.

Celebrated each fall, Diwali (aka Deepavali) marks the Hindu New Year and the victory of good over evil. The five-day festival culminates on the darkest night of the lunar calendar, with its main ...

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Bella Markovitz Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 3:05 p.m. | Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 3:05 p.m. LED tealights flickered between vibrant garlands and flowers Nov. 2 at the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park. More ...

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 ...

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, will shine across the globe this weekend. Indian markets and restaurants in the Valley are ready to celebrate. The five-day festival commemorates the ...

India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, sparking celebrations. The United Nations cultural agency, meeting in the ...

India Society of Worcester hosted Boston’s first-ever Diwali celebration in Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Saturday. The celebration featured dance performances featuring youth groups and traditional ...

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the biggest festivals in India and other parts of South Asia, where people light up homes and public spaces with diyas (oil lamps made from clay ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House, attended by a small group of about two dozen guests, including senior officials, diplomats, and business ...

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