Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual ...

How much do you know about Diwali, one of the biggest holidays celebrated in India? While another popular Indian holiday, Holi, is known as the “festival of colors,” Diwali is known as the “festival ...

India's 2026 calendar is a vibrant tapestry of celebrations. Major festivals like Pongal, Holi, Diwali, and Eid-ul-Fitr mark ...

Collaborative initiative collected and donated over 970,000 pounds of food to 350+ pantries, embodying ‘Sewa’ (service) ...

On the joyous occasion of Diwali, I am currently in Toronto and would like to extend my heartfelt greetings to all of those who believe in the power of light, unity and harmony. This year, October 20 ...

This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20. Celebrations last five days, and include activities such as gift-giving, ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most popular holidays in India, and for Hindus in particular. A celebration of good over evil, it is observed across faiths over five days with gatherings ...

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A celebration of Diwali, India's festival of lights, happened in Elk Grove on Monday night, with traditional Indian songs, dance and ceremonial clothing. Hundreds of people gathered for the annual ...

Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhau Beej or Bhaiya Dooj, is the last day of Diwali and honors the relationship between siblings. The date is October 23.

Beginning on Thursday, more than a billion people around the world will began the annual celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights that many consider to be the start of the new year.