Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. Its observance will begin this weekend and will last for five days. Diwali, the third night of the celebration, falls on ...

As the festival of lights rolls through, homes across India gear up for the celebration. Diwali or Deepavali is one of the most significant and celebrated festivals, as it is believed to mark victory ...

The festive fervour is knocking on the door, with the grandest celebration on the Hindu calendar now just days away. Diwali has set the enthusiasm soaring among Indians, with shops flocked with ...

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 ...

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 Hindu festival of lights, is Monday. More than a billion people around the world are celebrating the five-day festival. Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of ...

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Update: Fireworks will now take place at 9:00 p.m. during the Diwali and Annakut Celebration. NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and BAPS invite you to join us at the Diwali & Annakut celebration at the BAPS Shri ...

The sounds of song and prayer filled the space around ornate shrines at the Hindu Temple of Dayton in Beavercreek Monday evening in one of several area celebrations of the major Hindu holiday Diwali.

Bring out the sparkle and light up those lamps; it's time for Diwali celebrations. Millions of Hindus and South Asians across the globe will celebrate the annual Festival of Lights on Monday, Oct. 20, ...

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 ...